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🧸 Product SE February 23, 2024

Dollarstore — Dekoration Hand

Plastic chopped hand with blood for Halloween decoration.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Dollarstore — Dekoration Hand
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The plastic material of the hand contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29% by weight). This phthalate 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: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7330878664862
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 825 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? A plastic hand decoration sold by Dollarstore. It has too much of a chemical called DEHP in it.

What's happening? The plastic has too much DEHP. This can hurt your body, especially your reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have this decoration at home, it may harm you.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health 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.

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

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The plastic material of the hand contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 23, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011968

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Dollarstore — Dekoration Hand. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The plastic material of the hand contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible dam...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 23, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ 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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