JAKO AG recalls various JAKO sports bags, personal bags and backpacks
JAKO AG is recalling various JAKO sports bags, personal bags, and backpacks due to a health and environmental risk from high levels of perfluorooctanoic-acid (PFOA) related substances, which are suspected to be carcinogenic. The affected products include specific model numbers listed in the notice.
- Brand
- JAKO
- Batch codes
- 2021, 1921, 1721, 1821
- Retailer
- JAKO AG
- Sold on
- Wish
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and return the product to JAKO for a replacement or refund.
- Publication date:27 February 2026
JAKO AG is carrying out a recall of various JAKO sports bags, personal bags and backpacks.
The products present a health risk and an environmental risk. The products contain a high quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid (PFOA) related substances. PFOAs are suspected to be carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment.
The brand is JAKO. The Model Numbers/Item Numbers and product descriptions are listed in the table below.
| Product image | Description | Model Number/Item Number | Affected Units in the Republic of Ireland |
| Sports Bag Challenge with base compartment in colours black melange, dark blue melange, grey melange, anthracite melange | 2021 | 3 |
| Sports Bag Challenge in colours black melange, dark blue melange, grey melange, anthracite melange | 1921 | 116 |
| Personal Bag Challenge in colours black melange, dark blue, melange, grey melange, anthracite melange | 1721 | 10 |
| Backpack Challenge in colours black melange, dark blue melange, grey melange, anthracite melange | 1821 | 90 |
What to do:
If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately.
Customers can identify an affected product by the bag’s Model Number/Item Number.
Affected products can be returned to JAKO with a free return label to receive a replacement item of at least equal value, or a refund of the purchase price via the original payment method.
For information on how to return the product to JAKO and how to identify the Model Number/Item Number, or if you wish to contact JAKO in relation to this recall, please see JAKO’s Recall Notice.
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is JAKO being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. JAKO AG is recalling various JAKO sports bags, personal bags, and backpacks due to a health and environmental risk from high levels of perfluorooctanoic-acid (PFOA) related substances, which are suspected to be carcinogenic. The affected products include specific model numbers listed in the notice.
Why is JAKO being recalled?
The recall relates to a other hazard. JAKO AG is recalling various JAKO sports bags, personal bags, and backpacks due to a health and environmental risk from high levels of perfluorooctanoic-acid (PFOA) related substances, which are suspected to be carcinogenic. The affected products include specific model numbers listed in the notice.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and return the product to JAKO for a replacement or refund.
Which batches of JAKO are affected?
The affected batch codes are: 2021, 1921, 1721, 1821.
Where was JAKO sold?
It was sold via JAKO AG, Wish.
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