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🧸 Product EE SK April 17, 2026

POP MART — THE MONSTERS EXCITING MACARON

Soft toy, in the shape of a Labubu-like monster with a keyring.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
POP MART — THE MONSTERS EXCITING MACARON
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has small parts (metal keyring) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6805780454753
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This alert was reported 147 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.
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What is this? A toy inside a POP MART macaron figure may have too much of a softening chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? The plastic in the toy can release DEHP, which may harm the body over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who owns this toy in Estonia should be careful.

What should I do? Stop using the toy and 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has small parts (metal keyring) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098572

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What is this product recall alert about?
POP MART — THE MONSTERS EXCITING MACARON. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the rep...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Estonia 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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