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Gymstick Hex Dumbbell 3 kg Dumbbell — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-02-07 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Gymstick Hex Dumbbell contains hazardous chemicals

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-02-07
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	61077-3
Category	Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The black material of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene (measured value 4.9 mg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic.
Non-compliance	REACH Regulation
Remedy	Import rejected at border.
Recall number	SR/00520/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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