Nordic Strength · Gym bag

The product contains an excessive amount of lead and bis(pentabromophenyl) ether (decaBDE)(measured values: 0.36 % and 0.16 % by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment and is harmful to human health, as it accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. DecaBDE might cause neurodevelopmental behavioural defects and is very persistent and bio-accumulative, posing a risk for the environment and human health. The product does not comply with the REACH and the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulations.

Published: 28 February 2020
Notifying authority: Norway
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00300/20

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

A rectangular sports bag made of black fabric with the brand name printed in white on its side. The product was also sold online.