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🧸 Product SE September 6, 2024

Massageskor

Shoes made of yellow PVC plastic. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon ASIN B0CW16FL6K.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Massageskor
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 29% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 629 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a massage mat made of plastic. The plastic has a chemical called DBP in it.

What's happening? The DBP level is too high. It may harm your body, especially your ability to have children.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this mat could be at risk. It was sold in Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using the mat right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any 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 · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 29% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014336

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What is this product recall alert about?
Massageskor. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 29% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 6, 2024 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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