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🧸 Product FR June 20, 2025

JOFRIKA — Aqua kinder-schmink-set - Butterfly

Toy make-up set with four colours and a black brush.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
JOFRIKA — Aqua kinder-schmink-set - Butterfly
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value up to 18717 mg/kg) and chromium (measured value up to 7056 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4002299996138
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This alert was reported 450 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 children’s face-paint set shaped like butterflies. It is a toy meant for kids.

What's happening? Tests found too much aluminium and chromium in the paint. Aluminium can hurt children if they eat it. Chromium can cause cancer and allergies.

Does this affect me? If you have this set in France, your child may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child touched or ate any paint.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value up to 18717 mg/kg) and chromium (measured value up to 7056 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 20, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094777

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What is this product recall alert about?
JOFRIKA — Aqua kinder-schmink-set - Butterfly. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value up to 18717 mg/kg) and chromium (measured value up to 7056 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sen...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 20, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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