Is Pokemon — Wristwatch recalled? — Product safety alert in Norway (Jan 2023)

Pokemon — Wristwatch

Yellow wristwatch with Pokemon Pikachu figures. Product also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical, Environment
Category: Other - Wristwatch
Hazard: The wrist strap contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DIP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 5.8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0,72 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.
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 1327 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

121 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 15, 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 Pokémon wristwatch meant for children. The watch strap has harmful chemicals in it.

What's happening? The strap has too much of four bad chemicals. These can hurt children’s bodies and the environment.

Does this affect me? It affects children who wear this watch. It also harms nature.

What should I do? Stop using the watch right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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)

Pokemon

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Other - Wristwatch · Hazard: The wrist strap contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DIP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 5.8 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0,72 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

January 27, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007588

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Pokemon — Wristwatch. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Other - Wristwatch · Hazard: The wrist strap contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DIP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measu...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Norway.

▸ 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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