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🧸 Product DE June 5, 2026

Puzzle mat

Puzzle mat set consisting of 26 letter pieces (A-Z) and 10 number pieces

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Puzzle mat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product may contain formamide, plasticizers, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and flame retardants, which are dangerous for human health and could cause cancer. Moreover, the product has small parts. Small children could put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Destruction of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 6241843532875
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in DE.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? A soft puzzle mat for children. It may have harmful chemicals and small parts.

What's happening? The mat might contain dangerous chemicals that can cause cancer. Small parts could also be a choking risk.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or use this mat at home, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the mat right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using it again.

🤖 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, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product may contain formamide, plasticizers, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and flame retardants, which are dangerous for human health and could cause cancer. Moreover, the product has small parts. Small children could put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098905

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What is this product recall alert about?
Puzzle mat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product may contain formamide, plasticizers, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and flame retardants, which are dangerous for human health and could cause cancer. Moreover, the product has small p...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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