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🧸 Product CZ SK February 13, 2026

POP MART — LABUBU – THE MONSTERS

Soft toy in the shape of a brown Labubu-like monster with a white belly, a tail and wings. Size: 30 cm.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
POP MART — LABUBU – THE MONSTERS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.55% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 210 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 toy figure called "LABUBU – THE MONSTERS" made by POP MART. The plastic in the toy has too much of a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The toy has too much DEHP, which can harm your health. DEHP may damage the reproductive system.

Does this affect me? This affects people in the Czech Republic and Slovakia who have this toy.

What should I do? Stop using the toy 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.55% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097712

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POP MART — LABUBU – THE MONSTERS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.55% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the r...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia and Slovakia.
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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