Shower curtain
The product contains an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value up to 203 μg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
Event record
- severitySevere
- typerecall
- placeMalta
- countryMT
- sourceEU Safety Gate (European Commission)
- first seen2026-10-28
- rendered2026-10-28 12:14 UTC
- brandWenko
- categoryDecorative articles
- riskChemical, Environment
- measuresType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal
- country of originUnknown
- caseSR/01093/26
What to do
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
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Malta.
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Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice. Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy. Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.