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🧸 Product SE September 12, 2025

MFH — Foldable bucket 10L

Olive-coloured foldable bucket made of PVC, with a capacity of 10 litres. Dimensions: diameter: 22 cm, height: approximately 27 cm. Product sold online, in particular via rodastjarnan.se.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MFH — Foldable bucket 10L
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.81%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4044633112828
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 365 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 foldable 10-litre bucket made by MFH. The plastic may have too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? Tests found the bucket’s plastic has a high amount of DEHP. This chemical can harm your reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you own this bucket in Sweden, it may put you at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bucket and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
MFH
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.81%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown

First published
September 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095864

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
MFH — Foldable bucket 10L. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.81%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 2025 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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