Rucksack Challenge · Environment
Product: Backpack · JAKO · 1821
Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Germany
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.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 06/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 06/02/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(