EU Safety Gate Alert

Recalling firm

Wenko

Product

Shower curtain with a butterfly print. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025

Reason

The product contains an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value up to 203 μg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-04-24

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

MT

Distribution

Malta

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2e3afb34-35ad-4332-875d-dc8ba73b24d7