Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 29 Sep 2026
SR/02744/26
Tunturi pedal exerciser stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Tunturi pedal exerciser) 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
- Exercising mini bike made of steel and polypropylene (PP). Tension of the bike can be adjusted. Foot straps are made of PP. Mini bike is intended for indoor use. Size of the mini bike is 50 x 44 x 33.2 cm.
- Brand
- Tunturi
- 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 foot straps has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to 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/02744/26
View official notice ↗
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