Summary
The retail business Brack.Alltron is recalling the Smartphone Dry Bag of the brand Koor in cooperation with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The product significantly exceeds the permissible limit value for the plasticizer DEHP and thus poses a health risk. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and will receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Persons & Organizations
Topics
- Product safety
- Chemical contamination
- Consumer protection
- Recall measures
Detailed Summary
The Smartphone Dry Bag of the brand Koor is being withdrawn from the market due to an exceedance of the permissible limit value for DEHP (diethylhexyl phthalate). The measured value significantly exceeds the legally defined limit of 0.1 percent.
DEHP is a plasticizer used in plastic products and can have negative effects on human reproduction when limit values are exceeded. This poses a significant health risk, particularly with prolonged contact with the product.
The recall action is being carried out by Brack.Alltron in close cooperation with the authorities. The Office for Consumer Protection of the Canton of Aargau and the Federal Office of Public Health support this measure to safeguard public health.
Key Messages
- Immediate action required: Consumers should stop using the product effective immediately
- Safe disposal: The Smartphone Dry Bag must be disposed of as regular waste
- Full refund: The purchase price will be refunded in the form of a voucher code
- Health risk: DEHP exceedance can cause reproductive toxic effects
Stakeholders & Affected Parties
| Stakeholder | Role |
|---|---|
| Consumers | Directly affected; receive refund |
| Brack.Alltron | Responsible for recall and refund |
| Federal Office of Public Health | Regulatory oversight and approval |
| Office for Consumer Protection Aargau | Regional control and enforcement |
| Manufacturer Koor | Original product responsibility |
Opportunities & Risks
| Opportunities | Risks |
|---|---|
| Swift regulatory action protects consumers | Reputation damage to Brack.Alltron and Koor |
| Confidence in product safety systems strengthened | Potential additional contaminated products in other channels |
| Transparent communication and refund process | Insufficient return rate in recalls |
Action Relevance
For Consumers:
- Immediate review of product inventory
- Do not use, even if product appears visually undamaged
- Request voucher code refund promptly
For Retail Businesses:
- Check warehouses for remaining inventory
- Communicate with customers
- Document returns
For Authorities:
- Monitor recall rate
- Review additional Koor products
- Market control of similar dry bags
Quality Assurance & Fact-Checking
- [x] Central statements verified
- [x] DEHP limit value correctly cited (0.1%)
- [x] Regulatory involvement verified
- [x] Refund method confirmed
- [ ] Specific product batch/article number not mentioned ⚠️
Supplementary Research
- Swiss Chemical Ordinance (ChemV): Official limit values for phthalates in consumer goods
- European Directive 2015/863/EU: Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
- FOPH Product Safety: Further current recalls and warnings
References
Primary Source:
Press Release Federal Office of Public Health – Product Recall Smartphone Dry Bag Koor
Published: January 27, 2026
https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/zjxDIfAwGKBLnDzRC9Feh
Supplementary Sources:
- Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) – Product Safety and Recalls: https://www.bag.admin.ch
- State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) – Chemical Ordinance: https://www.seco.admin.ch
- Brack.Alltron – Customer Service and Recall Notices
Verification Status: ✓ Facts checked on January 27, 2026
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Editorial responsibility: clarus.news | Fact-checking: 27.01.2026