EU Safety Gate Alert
A light brown cap with embroidered "WeHunt" text distributed in Finland contains formaldehyde at levels up to 190 mg/kg, which violates EU chemical safety regulations (REACH). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitizer that can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product has been classified as a Class I safety hazard and ordered for destruction as of June 23, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- WeHunt
- Product
- Light brown cap with embroidered text "WeHunt". Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 23/06/2026
- Reason
- The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 190 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- FI
- Distribution
- Finland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/402ce364-e896-447a-93c2-bfae057f409c