Women Shell Jackets

Women Shell Jackets Recall Summary Women's shell rain jackets sold under the brands FRYNX and GRIMPANDA (both Shein products) are being withdrawn from the market in Luxembourg because the outer fabric contains high levels of harmful chemicals called PFOA and related compounds. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and can accumulate over time, causing long-term environmental damage. The jackets do not meet European chemical safety regulations.

Recalling firm

FRYNX (Shein), GRIMPANDA (Shein)

Product

Shell rain jacket with a hood and zip at the front, advertised as for outdoor use. Women Shell Jackets. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor 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 > 70 mg/kg and > 50 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/369da7a7-dd89-4bba-90c8-567199d22847