Jacket MH500 TW
Jacket MH500 TW was recalled on 4 September 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/02364/26. Environment risk reported by Luxembourg. The outer fabric of the coat contains C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1394 µg/kg).
| Alert Number | SR/02364/26 |
| Brand | QUECHUA |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh |
| Published | 4 September 2026 |
Risk Description
The outer fabric of the coat contains C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1394 µg/kg).These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Moreover, the product has an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value: 1210 µg/kg)). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulation nor of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/12/2025
Product Description
Children's raincoat, size 8-9 years, 131-140 cm
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Jacket MH500 TW.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.