Rucksack Challenge
Rucksack Challenge Backpack Recall JAKO is recalling Rucksack Challenge backpacks in various colors sold online through jako.com because they contain unsafe levels of certain chemicals (PFCAs and PFOAs) that can accumulate in the environment and wildlife. The backpacks do not meet environmental safety regulations for these harmful chemicals. The recall applies to products distributed in Germany.
- Recalling firm
- JAKO
- Product
- Backpack in various colours. Product sold online, in particular via jako.com. Rucksack Challenge
- Reason
- The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.6 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, respectively). PFCAs and PFOAs bio-accumulate in wildlife, posing a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d5256f26-ffb1-451d-960d-e5d64e32b5c8