Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Belgium
Published 24 Feb 2026
SR/00613/26
Karrimor jacket withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Karrimor jacket) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black polyester jacket, advertised as waterproof and intended for women. Product sold online, in particular via sportsdirect.com.
- Brand
- Karrimor
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Myanmar
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value: 79 mg/kg). These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and are carcinogenic.
The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Belgium
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00613/26
View official notice ↗
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