EU Safety Gate Issues Quality Alert for Spokey Dumbbells Due to DEHP Non-Compliance

Notifying Country: Latvia

Alert Number: SR/02750/26

Product Category: Hobby/Sports Equipment (Fitness Accessories)

1. Product Identification Details

Product Name: Dumbbells (DUMBBELLS SHAPE)

Product Description: Dark blue plastic coating dumbbell (3″ kg” ).

Brand: SPOKEY

Batch Number: 943103

Barcode: 5905339431035

Packaging Description: Cardboard box

Country of Origin: Poland

Distribution Channels / Online Trader: www.m79.lv

2. Regulatory Non-Compliance and Safety Risks

Laboratory testing identified non-compliant concentrations of restricted plasticizers within the outer coating of the dumbbell:

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP): Measured concentration in the dark blue plastic material reached 0.17% by weight. DEHP is toxic to human health and poses hazards regarding potential damage to the reproductive system.

Applicable Legislation:

The product fails to comply with the European Union’s REACH Regulation.

3. Corrective Measures Taken

Economic Operator Action: Recall of the product from end users.

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