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🧸 Product HU November 18, 2022

Plastic dolls

Plastic toy dolls and accessories in bulk without markings.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Plastic dolls
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1350 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
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What is this? These are plastic dolls made in China. They have too much of a chemical called DEHP in them.

What's happening? The dolls have too much DEHP. This can hurt children’s bodies.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or buy toys for them, check these dolls.

What should I do? Stop using the dolls. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007200

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What is this product recall alert about?
Plastic dolls. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproduc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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