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🧸 Product CY March 13, 2020

CM — Baby MayMay

Soft filled battery operated doll with accessories.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CM — Baby MayMay
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The doll can release small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the batteries accessible and as well as the fibrous stuffing materials. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking or damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5291410089142
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2329 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A soft doll called Baby MayMay that has small parts and batteries inside. It also has a chemical called DEHP that can be harmful.

What's happening? The doll can break apart easily. Small parts or batteries may come out. A child could swallow them and choke. The doll also has too much of a harmful chemical.

Does this affect me? This affects children who play with this doll. It was sold in Cyprus.

What should I do? Stop using the doll right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child has played with it.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
CM
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The doll can release small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the batteries accessible and as well as the fibrous stuffing materials. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking or damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product also contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000771

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
CM — Baby MayMay. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The doll can release small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the batteries accessible and as well as the fibrous stuffing material...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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