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🧸 Product SE DE IE April 7, 2023

HOLZSPIELEREI — Kinderbogen

Toy bow made of wood and red grip tape (PVC plastic) 80 cm long. The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HOLZSPIELEREI — Kinderbogen
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The red grip tape on the bow has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 6.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4260170065582
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1255 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
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 children’s wooden bow with red grip tape that may have too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? Tests found the red tape has too much DEHP, which can harm children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have this bow in Sweden, Germany, or Ireland, your child may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bow and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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 red grip tape on the bow has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 6.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. · Origin: Germany

First published
April 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008332

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What is this product recall alert about?
HOLZSPIELEREI — Kinderbogen. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The red grip tape on the bow has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 6.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Sweden, Germany, and Ireland.
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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