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🧸 Product NO December 25, 2020

Coolstuff — Genomskinlig Ryggsäck

Transparent PVC backpack for children. The product was also sold online,

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Coolstuff — Genomskinlig Ryggsäck
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product poses a risk for the environment because the transparent plastic contains 0,59 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7333251000080
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This alert was reported 1980 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A clear plastic backpack made in China. It contains a banned chemical that can harm people and nature.

What's happening? The backpack has a chemical called SCCP. This chemical is not allowed in products sold in Norway.

Does this affect me? If you own this backpack, it could harm you and the environment.

What should I do? Stop using the backpack. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product poses a risk for the environment because the transparent plastic contains 0,59 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002766

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What is this product recall alert about?
Coolstuff — Genomskinlig Ryggsäck. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product poses a risk for the environment because the transparent plastic contains 0,59 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP). The placing on the market and use of arti...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Norway.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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