EU Safety Gate Alert

Recall Summary A black quilted padded jacket (size M) sold by New Yorker in Luxembourg is being recalled because its outer fabric contains excessive levels of PFCA compounds—chemicals that persist in the environment and don't break down naturally. The product violates EU chemical safety regulations (REACH and POP regulations) due to these harmful substance levels. The retailer has been ordered to remove the product from shelves.

Recalling firm

FB Sister, New Yorker

Product

Black quilted, padded jacket with a high collar and zipper. Size M. 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 of the product has an excessive quantity of C9–C14 PFCA related compounds (measured value: 640 µg/kg). 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 (POP) Regulation.

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/7ef32380-bb72-469e-b043-19795a4ef2cd