Recalls in 2024
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Most recalled brands
Sports & outdoor recalls in the EU & EEA in 2024
- 2024-12-20
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EUDumbbell (sunlux) · manubrio per fitness
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the…
ATEUSwim vest (Limmys) · Buoyant aids for swimming instruction
The product lacks the necessary instructions of use and warnings about active supervision. Moreover, the crotch buckle can be easily opened. This can result in drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal…
- 2024-12-13
DEEULight with laser pointer (OrcaTorch) · 2-in-1 Dive Light
The laser beam is too powerful (measured values up to 4.61 mW) and not properly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General…
- 2024-11-29
FREUBicycle helmet (NAKAMURA)
The retention system of the helmet is not adequate, as it elongates too much. If this occurs, the helmet may not remain securely in place during use, increasing risk of head injury in event of a fall. The product does…
- 2024-11-08
SEEUBicycle handles (Hasagei)
The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benz[a]antracene (BaA) (measured values 1.6 mg/kg by weight). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does…
- SEEU
Yoga ball · Tactile ball
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 33.95 % and 1.79 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - 2024-11-01
- SEEU
Bicycle cable lock · Kabellås med kod
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 14.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → - ATEU
Swim vest (Pottwal) · Schwimmweste Kinder - Schwimmhilfe - mit verstellbarem Schrittgurt
There is a risk of drowning as the product can push the child's head into a disadvantageous position or under water. Moreover, the product lacks the necessary warnings and user instructions. The product does not comply…
- ATEU
Swim vest (Moko) · Kinder Schwimmflügel
There is a risk of drowning as the product is not sufficiently visible in water and lacks the necessary warnings about active supervision. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective…
- 2024-10-25
- ATEU
Buoyancy aid (IDOTA) · Shwimmflügel
The product's inflatable buoyancy is not equipped with check valves which ensure seal tightness. The stoppers are also not attached to the valves. Therefore, the inflatable buoyancy aids are not sufficiently airtight,…
- 2024-09-27
PLEUBicycle helmet (Rockrider) · MTB ST 500; MTB EXPL 500
A plastic component at the back of the helmet that holds the chinstrap can break. If this occurs,the helmet may not remain securely in place during an impact or fall, increasing the risk of head injury. The product…
- 2024-09-13
NLEUElectrical bicycle (Ouxi) · Fatbike
The vehicle is sold as an electrically power assisted cycle (EPAC), but goes faster than 25 km/h. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.and may pose a risk to other road users. The product does not comply…
CZEULED lantern (SIHONG) · RECHARGEABLE CAMPING LANTERN
Due to inadequate connection of the product to the power supply, accessible parts can become live and the user can receive an electric shock from them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
- 2024-08-30
- DEEU
Electric bicycle (Focus) · JAM²
The suspension fork steerer tubes are too weak and could break without warning. The person on the bicycle could fall, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
- 2024-08-23
- ATEU
Swim vest (Abuytwo) · Schwimmweste Kinder mit Umhang und Verstellbaren Schultergurten
The cape can become entangled during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
- 2024-08-09
SKEUBicycle (TRINK) · B212-R 26“ MTB
The efficiency of the brakes is too low, not allowing the bicycle to stop safely. That can lead to the loss of control over the bicycle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Moreover, cracks can appear on the…
- 2024-08-02
- PLEU
Stand up paddle board kit
Due to improper gluing, the seams of the board can unseal. The board can deflate unexpectedly, posing a drowning hazard. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice → - 2024-07-19
ESEUSki goggles (DECATHLON WEDZE)
The ski goggles do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 18527.
- DEEU
Electric bicycle (Fixie Inc.) · Backspin Zehus
The wheel hub may overheat, potentially emitting molten particles or smoke. This could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- 2024-07-12
LUEUBicycle helmet (FROFILE)
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.Moreover, due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's…
FIEUBicycle lamp with charger (ProX series)
The insulation between the primary and the secondary circuit of the transformer is inadequate. A user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low…
- 2024-06-14
- SEEU
Bike light (SILICONE LIGHT)
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 85% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
- 2024-05-31
BEEUSwim shorts (Become) · Squares boy orange
The swim shorts have long functional cords to be tied at the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
- 2024-05-10
- LUEU
Bicycle helmet (LIMAR) · Limar Torino
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…
- 2024-04-05
- PLEU
Helmet (HI-TEC) · Sonnet
Due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the…
- FIEU
Equestrian helmet (Imperial Riding) · Imperial Riding IRHOlania Crystal
The peak of the helmet is too rigid and may cause serious neck damage due to induced sudden tilt of the head or mispositioning of the neck. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation…
- FIEU
Equestrian helmet (Samshield) · Samshield Shadowmatt
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…
- 2024-03-29
IEEUCamping cooking pot (MSR) · MSR Trail Lite, Reactor and Pocket Rocket Camping Cooking Pots
The pot handle can easily detach or become loose, which can cause burns to the users The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)
- 2024-03-22
- SEEU
Bicycle light (Not specified) · The waterproof bike light
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 71.1% by weight). The black cable in the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short…
- SEEU
Bicycle light (Fittness Accessories) · SAFETY LIGHT
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 82.4% and 0.39% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a…
- 2024-03-15
- DEEU
Harness oil (sheps) · Sheps Light Neatslene Harness Oil Sheps Light Neat
The product contains paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light, and distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, which are carcinogenic and should not be placed on the market. If the user does not…
- NLEU
Cargo bike · Babboe City
The frame may break during cycling, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. This increases the risk of injury to the rider and passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by NetherlandsOfficial notice → - NLEU
Cargo bike (Babboe) · Mini
The frame may break during cycling, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. This increases the risk of injury to the rider and passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
- 2024-03-08
- FIEU
Equestrian helmet (Back on Track) · Lynx
The strap of helmet may tear off preventing the helmet from staying on the head. In the event of an impact, this could lead to head injuries. Moreover, the shock absorption capacity is not high enough to protect…
- 2024-03-01
- PLEU
Bicycle helmet (ENERO)
Due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of head injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the…
- 2024-02-16
- ATEU
Ski boot (Fischer) · Fischer RC4
The cuff of the boot can rotate backwards and overcome the lock mechanism, which would put the wearer at risk of falling and/or injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety…
- FIEU
Equestrian helmet (Casco Nori Hufeisen)
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…
- FIEU
Equestrian helmet (USG Comfort Training)
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…
- 2024-01-12
- FIEU
Dumbbell (Wrange)
The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
NOEUMassage yoga ball
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13.39 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1835 mg/kg). DEHP poses a…
EU Safety Gate · reported by NorwayOfficial notice →