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🧸 Product BE September 22, 2017

The mini Mermaids

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
The mini Mermaids
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28.7% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.25% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of chil
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3279 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a small plastic doll called "The mini Mermaids." Tests show it has two chemicals called DEHP and DBP in the plastic.

What's happening? These chemicals can be harmful to health, especially for children. The doll was made in China.

Does this affect me? If you have this doll, your child may be at risk. These chemicals can be dangerous if touched or put in the mouth.

What should I do? Stop using the doll right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before letting children play with it.

🤖 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 doll contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28.7% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.25% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of chil · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 22, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/278189

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What is this product recall alert about?
The mini Mermaids. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28.7% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.25% by weight). These phthalates may harm the healt...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 22, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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