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Persönliche Tasche Challenge

Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Persönliche Tasche Challenge was recalled on 17 April 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/01082/26. Environment risk reported by Germany. The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.

Photo of recalled product: Persönliche Tasche Challenge
Alert NumberSR/01082/26
BrandJAKO
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Published17 April 2026

Risk Description

The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.7 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, respectively). PFCAs bio-accumulate in the wildlife, posing a risk to the environment, while PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 06/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the productDate of entry into force: 15/01/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 06/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/02/2026

Product Description

Personal bag in various colours. Product sold online, in particular via jako.com.

🌍 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a environment hazard related to Persönliche Tasche Challenge.

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.

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