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🧸 Product CZ January 26, 2018

Beauty

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Beauty
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.1% by weight).
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3153 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A doll made in China has too much of a softening chemical called DEHP in its plastic.

What's happening? The doll’s plastic can leak this chemical, which may be harmful if touched or put in the mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have this doll, especially a child who plays with it often, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the doll and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.1% by weight). · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 26, 2018
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/297988

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What is this product recall alert about?
Beauty. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.1% by weight). · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 26, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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