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🧸 Product CZ September 30, 2022

Key ring

Key ring in the shape of a doll with a knitted hat, 8 cm tall. The doll has closed eyes and a pacifier in her mouth.

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

Hazard: The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22.79% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8000005039618
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1399 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A small toy shaped like a doll is sold on a key ring. The plastic head of the doll has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The chemical DEHP in the doll’s plastic is higher than allowed. This can harm children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have small children who play with this toy, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22.79% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown

First published
September 30, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006821

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What is this product recall alert about?
Key ring. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22.79% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, cau...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 30, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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