Gymstick · Studio Dumbbell 2 kg soft vinyl cover

The black plastic coating of plasticised PVC of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor the REACH Regulation.

Published: 14 November 2025
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): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 10/10/2025 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 10/10/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03957/25
Model: 61068-2
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6430016903769

Classification

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

Product description

Dumbbell with metal core and black plastic (plasticised PVC) coating. Product sold online, in particular via www.gymstick.com.