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🧸 Product SE January 14, 2022

Simulering Söt Pvc Blow-up Leksak- Uppblåsbar delfin

Shiny blue-green Inflatable dolphin. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Simulering Söt Pvc Blow-up Leksak- Uppblåsbar delfin
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The plastic of the dolphin contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 18% and 0,17% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 1597 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a soft, inflatable toy dolphin made of plastic. It is meant for children to play with.

What's happening? Tests show the plastic has too much of two chemicals called DEHP and DINP. These can be harmful to children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home, your child could be at risk. The toy was sold in Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using the toy 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic of the dolphin contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 18% and 0,17% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 14, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005162

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What is this product recall alert about?
Simulering Söt Pvc Blow-up Leksak- Uppblåsbar delfin. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic of the dolphin contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 18% and 0,17% by weight respectively). These phthalates may...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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