EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s rain jacket Sports Direct “Character Pad Coat Frozen” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02299/26
Summary
High levels of C9–C14 Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids were found in the outer fabric of the product. These chemicals are very difficult to break down, can spread through the environment and may build up over time. Their release from products can contribute to long-lasting and potentially irreversible pollution, posing a serious risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children’s rain jacket — Sports Direct
- Brand
- Sports Direct
- Name / model
- Character Pad Coat Frozen · 2297026-90 175 8
- Barcode
- 2297026901956
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Rain jacket intended for children in size EUR 134 - 140, UK 9-10 years.
What is the risk?
- High levels of C9–C14 Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids were found in the outer fabric of the product. These chemicals are very difficult to break down, can spread through the environment and may build up over time. Their release from products can contribute to long-lasting and potentially irreversible pollution, posing a serious risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2025
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