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JAKO Rucksack Challenge backpack — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentApr 10, 2026
Photo from the official notice: JAKO Rucksack Challenge backpack — environment risk

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Hazard

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.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Manufacturer (15/01/2026)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)

Product description

Backpack in various colours. Product sold online, in particular via jako.com.

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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