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🧸 Product FI February 10, 2023

Miny — Kuulakärkikynä, kulspetspenna, ballpoint pen

Ballpoint pen with plastic crown or star decoration.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Miny — Kuulakärkikynä, kulspetspenna, ballpoint pen
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Stationery
Hazard
The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 6416485650113 6416485650120
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This alert was reported 1204 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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 ballpoint pen called Miny. The pen’s decoration has plastic that may contain too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The plastic on the pen has too much DEHP. This chemical may harm children’s health, especially their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? This mainly affects children who use the pen. Adults are less at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the pen 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007737

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What is this product recall alert about?
Miny — Kuulakärkikynä, kulspetspenna, ballpoint pen. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 22% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, pos...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
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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