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JAKO Rucksack Challenge Backpack — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-04-10

Hazard: Environment

JAKO Challenge backpack has environmental concerns

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-04-10
Model identifiers	1821
Category	Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard	Environment
Hazard description	The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.6 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, respectively). PFCAs and PFOAs bio-accumulate in wildlife, posing a risk to the environment.
Non-compliance	Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation
Remedy	Destruction of the product. Recall of the product from end users. Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product. Warning consumers of the risks. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/00988/26
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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