Jacket Mh500 Tw

Recall Summary Quechua children's raincoats (size 8-9 years, model MH500 TW) sold in Luxembourg are being withdrawn from the market because the outer fabric contains high levels of harmful chemicals called PFCAs and PFOAs. These substances can accumulate in the body and environment over time and pose health risks, including potential cancer concerns. The product violates European chemical safety regulations.

Recalling firm

QUECHUA

Product

Children's raincoat, size 8-9 years, 131-140 cm. Jacket MH500 TW. 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: 08/12/2025

Reason

The outer fabric of the coat contains C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1394 µg/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: 1210 µg/kg)). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulation nor of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-09-04

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

LU

Distribution

Luxembourg

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

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