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🧸 Product SE May 29, 2026

House Doctor — Society of Lifestyle Cushion w. filling

Army green cushion with filling. Product sold online, in particular via www.royaldesign.se

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
House Doctor — Society of Lifestyle Cushion w. filling
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Furniture
Hazard
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (total measured value up to 0.31 mg/kg). These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5707644785182
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in SE.
📈 Timeline
12 days active so far
May 30, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a soft cushion made by House Doctor. It has a filling inside.

What's happening? Tests found a chemical in the cushion. The chemical can build up in people and nature over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who owns this cushion may be at risk. The risk comes from long-term use.

What should I do? Stop using the cushion now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Furniture · Hazard: The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (total measured value up to 0.31 mg/kg). These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
7 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098962

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What is this product recall alert about?
House Doctor — Society of Lifestyle Cushion w. filling. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Furniture · Hazard: The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (total measured value up to 0.31 mg/kg). These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human h...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 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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