Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Luxembourg
Published 27 Oct 2026
SR/03082/26
Karrimor walking poles withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Karrimor walking poles) after it was found to pose a chemical and environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Lightweight, 3-section telescopic trekker walking poles made from 7075 aluminum alloy, featuring a fast-lock mechanism, tungsten tip, and lightweight foam comfort grip.
- Brand
- Karrimor
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 784819
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalEnvironment
The product's black rubber attachment has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.1% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. Lead poses a risk to the environment.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Luxembourg
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03082/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 27 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.