Sporttasche Challenge
Sporttasche Challenge was recalled on 10 April 2026 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00989/26. Environment risk reported by Germany. The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1094.
| Alert Number | SR/00989/26 |
| Brand | JAKO |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 April 2026 |
Risk Description
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1094.6 mg/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: 548.2 mg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor 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): 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: 06/02/2026Type 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: 15/01/2026
Product Description
Sports bag in various colours without bottom compartment. Product sold online, in particular via jako.com.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Sporttasche 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.