Women Shell Jackets

Women Shell Jackets Recall Summary Women's shell jackets sold by Climbers Outdoorss (a Shein brand) and distributed in Luxembourg contain high levels of harmful chemical compounds (PFCA and PFOA-related substances) in the outer fabric. These chemicals don't break down in the environment and can accumulate over time, causing long-term environmental contamination. The jackets violate European chemical safety regulations and have been ordered withdrawn from the market.

Recalling firm

Climbers outdoorss (Shein)

Product

Lightweight shell jacket with a hood, a zip at the front and elastic cuffs. Intended 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 >150 mg/kg and >100 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/bda490b2-ff2a-495c-a538-2ed0bd805636