Recalls in 2023
By month
Sports & outdoor recalls in the EU & EEA in 2023
- 2023-11-03
LU
EUBicycle helmet (Dunlop) · Bicycle helmet / casque de vélo
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the…
- 2023-10-13
FIEUCharger for e-bike (Battery Charger)
The insulation between live primary parts and the accessible secondary connectors is not sufficient. A user could touch parts of the product that are under high voltage and receive an electric shock. The product does…
SEEUBicycle LED lamp (RAYPAL) · Rechargeable Bike/Front/light
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 66.2 %). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
- 2023-09-22
BEEUFootball goal
There is a non-permitted dimension between the styles of the soccer goal. The lower edge of the opening is too high above playing surface. A child's head or neck can be entrapped in one of those openings. The product…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →- 2023-09-08
- SEEU
Yoga mat (HMS fitness)
The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 13.21 % by weight).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations…
FREURiding helmet (GPA) · Casque d'équitation
The helmet can easily break, resulting in sharp edges which can cause cuts to the user's head. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
- FIEU
Lifejacket (Talamex)
The life jacket does not have enough buoyancy and the mouth freeboard is not sufficient. This life jacket may not keep the user sufficiently above the water and the user can drown. The product does not comply with the…
- 2023-09-01
- SEEU
Exercise ball (Iron Gym) · Iron Gym Exercise ball
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: up to 26.7 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the…
- 2023-08-04
ATEUHelmet (MV Sports & Leisure Ltd.) · SAFETY HELMET
Due to the inadequate attachment system, the helmet does not fit properly on the head. This may cause injury in the event of a fall. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor…
- 2023-07-28
- ATEU
Bicycle (woom) · ORIGINAL
The stem of the bike can loosen or come off, which can lead to a loss of steering, falls and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
- FREU
Bicycle helmet (Giro) · Merit spherical
The straps may become detached from the helmet when pulled, even with relatively little force.This can lead to a risk of injury in the event of a fall. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment…
- 2023-07-14
- ATEU
Helmet (HOMYY) · Taktischer Helm, Militär-Stil, Schutzhelm für Airsoft Paintball, ... Mountainbike,…
There are bare screws on the inside surface of the helmet which could cause a skull fracture/wounds in the event of an accident or fall.The material of the helmet is not tested, too weak and it risks to break in case…
- 2023-07-07
- ATEU
Helmet (Vihir) · BMX Helm Wakeboard Helm Skaterhelm Fahrradhelm Herren Damen Jungs & Kinderhelm…
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the…
- 2023-05-19
DEEUCamping stove (Night Hawk) · Lanshan
The burner head contains asbestos fibres (measured value: 40%). When the stove is used, asbestos may be broken down by mechanical stress into very fine fibres, which may be inhaled into the lungs, leading to cancer.…
- SEEU
Waterproof bag · 5L waterproof outdoor diving bag 5L vattentät utomhusdykarväska
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and cadmium (measured value: up to 17.7% and 0.086% by weight, respectively).This phthalate may harm the health…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - SEEU
Plastic ball · Yoga & Pilatesboll
The product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 25.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - 2023-05-12
- ATEU
Heatable ski-boot-bag (Fischer) · Skibootbag Heated 230V/12V
The temperature controller of the ski boot bag can overheat due to an electrical defect. This may start a fire or cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety…
SKEUBicycle helmet (VENTIQO) · Bike Helmet HQBC VENTIQO
The helmet's fastening system is insufficient. The helmet may slip off the user's head, failing to protect against injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the…
- 2023-05-05
- SEEU
Hover football (RUIJIE) · The amazing hoverball
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured value up to 0.2% and 84% by weight, respectively).Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply…
- SEEU
Pilates ball (Thunder fitness) · Pilatesboll
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 31% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive…
- SEEU
Inflatable ball · Pilates ball
The product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 13% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - SEEU
Black camping light · Lilys Camping light
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - 2023-04-28
- SEEU
Camping shower · Camping shower Smart Living USB Campingdusch Smart
A solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 1.28 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - 2023-04-07
- FREU
Climbing rope (Tendon) · Corde master pro
The rope breaks too easily. The user may fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 892.
- 2023-03-24
PLEUClimbing chocks (Wild Country) · Superlight rock
Corrosion can occur in the chocks.This can significantly reduce its strength and may pose a danger to a climber. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European…
- 2023-02-10
- ATEU
Electric bike (GASGAS Bicycles, Husqvarna E-Bicycles, R Raymon)
Due to a series of defects, the braking system may fail. Consequently, the user may fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
EU Safety Gate · reported by AustriaGASGAS Bicycles, Husqvarna E-Bicycles, R RaymonOfficial notice → 
CYEUYoga ball (USAPRO)
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value: 0.27% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to…
- 2023-02-03
BGEUBicycle (Scott) · 2022 SCOTT Speedster road and gravel bikes
The steering tube in the front fork can break, which can cause the user to fall and be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
- 2023-01-13
- FREU
Climbing chalk (ROCK TECHNOLOGIES) · Liquid Chalk - For bouldering abd climbing- Lasts longer-dries faster-improved friction
The labelling and packaging of this product disregard the risks inherent in its use. The user is not properly informed that this product contains rosin which may cause dermatitis, skin and eye irritation to sensitized…