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🧸 Product SE November 24, 2023

Non-slip shower mat Halkfri Duschmatta

Pink shower mat made of PVC plastic. The product is sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Non-slip shower mat Halkfri Duschmatta
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Furniture
Hazard
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 916 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 rubber shower mat made in China. The plastic may have too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? Tests show the mat has 23% DEHP. This chemical can hurt the body, especially parts that help make babies.

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 now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Furniture · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010974

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What is this product recall alert about?
Non-slip shower mat Halkfri Duschmatta. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Furniture · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 24, 2023 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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