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🧸 Product NO SK December 22, 2023

FORCE — Raincoat

Yellow raincoat (poncho). Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
FORCE — Raincoat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The yellow plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 14,7% 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: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8592627012167
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This alert was reported 996 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a yellow raincoat made by FORCE. The plastic part has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The raincoat has too much DEHP. This chemical can harm your body, especially your reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you own this raincoat, you may be at risk. It was sold in Norway and Slovakia.

What should I do? Stop using the raincoat. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The yellow plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 14,7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011006

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What is this product recall alert about?
FORCE — Raincoat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The yellow plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 14,7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 22, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Norway and Slovakia.
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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