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🧸 Product LU October 7, 2022

KIDS CAM - Children's Camera / Design for Children

Digital camera for children in a child attractive design of a pet. Different pet designs available (penguin, panda, rabbit, chicken, bear, ...). Product also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
KIDS CAM - Children's Camera / Design for Children
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The charging cable, the plug and the plug top of the product contain an excessive concentration of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Di-‘isodecyl’ phthalate (DINP) (up to.2.9% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system and liver.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Other) Stop of sales
  • (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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This alert was reported 1392 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a children’s camera made for kids. The plug and cable have too much of three chemicals called phthalates.

What's happening? Tests found unsafe levels of three phthalates in the plug, plug top, and charging cable. These chemicals can harm children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have this camera for a child in Luxembourg, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the camera right away. 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 charging cable, the plug and the plug top of the product contain an excessive concentration of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Di-‘isodecyl’ phthalate (DINP) (up to.2.9% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system and liver. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006893

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What is this product recall alert about?
KIDS CAM - Children's Camera / Design for Children. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The charging cable, the plug and the plug top of the product contain an excessive concentration of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Di-‘isodecyl’ phthalate (DINP) (up to.2.9%...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Luxembourg.
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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