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🧸 Product EE July 29, 2016

Fashion

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Fashion
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regu

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3697 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy made in China. It has a chemical called DEHP in it. DEHP is a softener used in plastics.

What's happening? The toy has too much DEHP. This chemical can harm children’s health. It may hurt their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or babies, this toy could be dangerous. Check any soft plastic toys they play with.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before letting children use it again.

🤖 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 product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regu · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 29, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/217280

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fashion. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the R...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 29, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
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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