Manteau Enfant Garçon
A children's jacket (size 10/11) made by kymaxx has been recalled because its water-repellent outer fabric contains high levels of harmful chemical compounds (PFCA and PFOA) that don't break down in the environment and can accumulate over time. The product violates EU chemical safety regulations and has been withdrawn from retailers in Luxembourg. This jacket was distributed in Luxembourg.
- Recalling firm
- kymaxx
- Product
- Children's jacket, size 10/11. Advertised as water repellent. Manteau Enfant Garçon. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- The outer fabric areas of the product has high concentrations of C9–C14 (perfluorocarboxylic acids) (PFCA) related compounds and Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA)-related compounds (measured values >30 mg/kg and >20 mg/kg respectively). These compounds are extremely persistent, environmentally mobile and may accumulate in the environment. The release of these compounds from articles contributes cumulatively to long-term and irreversible environmental contamination. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (Persistent Organic Pollutants...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-11-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LU
- Distribution
- Luxembourg
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0ecc98d4-c70e-4224-a5d7-2dac576e449c