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Vertero hiking backpack — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 26, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Vertero hiking backpack — chemical risk

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Hazard

The green and black plastics used in the product have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 15.44%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (09/09/2025)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (03/10/2025)

Product description

Hiking backpack, 15 litres. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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