InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Gymstick – Dumbbell

Gymstick – Dumbbell

Name: Studio Dumbbell 2 kg soft vinyl cover

Category: 10

Date: 2025-11-14

Product Category: Hobby/sports equipment

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: The black plastic coating of plasticised PVC of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25.5% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor the REACH Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 10/10/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/10/2025

Description: Dumbbell with metal core and black plastic (plasticised PVC) coating. Product sold online, in particular via www.gymstick.com.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Gymstick - Dumbbell

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