Man Hat Grey
A grey men's hat (size L/XL) sold by LERROS Moden GmbH in Luxembourg has been recalled because its outer fabric contains high levels of harmful chemical compounds (PFCA and PFOA) used for water-repellency. These chemicals don't break down in the environment and can accumulate over time, violating EU chemical safety regulations. Retailers have been ordered to remove the product from shelves.
- Recalling firm
- LERROS Moden GmbH
- Product
- Grey hat, intended for men. advertised as water-repellent, extra-light and as providing sun protection with UV 30+. Size L/XL. Man Hat Grey. 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 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/d23da776-4f9d-43e7-ba4c-29fca5a17960