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🧸 Product NO October 28, 2022

Despicable me, universal studios — Flip Flops Flip flops til barn

Children's flip-flops with colourful drawings. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Despicable me, universal studios — Flip Flops Flip flops til barn
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The yellow strap and the coating on the sole contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 45 %). DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5400532038116
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1308 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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? These are children’s flip-flops with bright yellow straps and soles made in China. They contain a chemical called dibutyl phthalate (DBP).

What's happening? The flip-flops have too much DBP. This chemical can harm the body, especially the parts that help boys and girls grow.

Does this affect me? If you have small children who wear these flip-flops, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing safer shoes.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Despicable me universal studios
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The yellow strap and the coating on the sole contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 45 %). DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006917

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Despicable me, universal studios — Flip Flops Flip flops til barn. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The yellow strap and the coating on the sole contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 45 %). DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Norway.
▸ 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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