BECO · AquaHandschuhe

The neoprene of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene and benzo(e)pyrene (measured values: up to 3.17 mg/kg, and 4.48 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 06 March 2020
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 18/02/2020 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 18/02/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00355/20
Model: Art.: 9634, 9635, 9636, 9667
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4013368346709

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Coloured gloves (depending on size S = turquoise, M = red, L = blue); padded web between the fingers; cuff with Velcro fastening; Articles 9634 and 9635: Upper: Textile (80% polyamide, 20% elastane), palm: 100% neoprene; Articles 9636 and 9667: Upper and palm: 100% neoprene