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Chemical, Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

[object Object] was recalled on 1 May 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/01259/26. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Norway. The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 2.

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Alert Number	SR/01259/26
Category	Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk Type	Chemical, Environment
Notifying Country	Norway
Country of Origin	Unknown
Published	1 May 2026

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 2.03% by weight). 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. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

PVC covers for shoes. Product sold online, in particular via elkjop.no.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to [object Object].

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.