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🧸 Product FR February 27, 2026

Kiabi — Coupe vent à capuche métallisé

Golden shimmer jacket, with long sleeves, non-removable hood, full opening at the front closed by a zip fastener, pocket on each side, elasticated cuffs and hem. The jacket is lined with black fabric. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and KIABI.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kiabi — Coupe vent à capuche métallisé
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value: 660 μg/kg) These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and are carcinogenic.
Origin
Cambodia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 3616039212153
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 89 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.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A children’s hooded jacket sold by Kiabi. It has a shiny, metallic look.

What's happening? Tests found harmful “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in the jacket. These can harm health over time.

Does this affect me? If you bought this jacket for a child, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take it back to Kiabi for a refund. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value: 660 μg/kg) These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and are carcinogenic. · Origin: Cambodia

First published
February 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097874

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What is this product recall alert about?
Kiabi — Coupe vent à capuche métallisé. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value: 660 μg/kg) These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and ar...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 27, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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