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🧸 Product PL June 4, 2021

CERLO

Set of four plastic dolls with clothing and accessories.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CERLO
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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This alert was reported 1930 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
122 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy made of plastic. The plastic has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The toy’s plastic has too much DEHP. This chemical can harm children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have a child who plays with this toy, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the toy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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 toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 4, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003732

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What is this product recall alert about?
CERLO. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 4, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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