Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 22 Apr 2026
SR/01234/26
FitNord kettlebell stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (FitNord kettlebell) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Soft touch kettlebells with a black surface material on the bottom and a grey surface material on the top. The weights of the kettlebells in the import batch range from 2 to 12 kg.
- Brand
- FitNord
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.31% and 42% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Finland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01234/26
View official notice ↗
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