Rain poncho — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-10-03

Hazard: Environment

Rain poncho, environmental hazard

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-10-03
Category	Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard	Environment
Hazard description	The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12.6 % by weight). It also contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.46 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.
Non-compliance	REACH Regulation; Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/03421/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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