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Deuser Fitness-Matte fitness mat — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentFeb 22, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Deuser Fitness-Matte fitness mat — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The plastic in the mat contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 2.2%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.SCCPs are suspected human carcinogens. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (01/02/2019)

Product description

Red-coloured mat for practising floor sports. Size 182 x 61 cm.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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