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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS June 30, 2017

Toi-Toys — Travel Girl Sofie

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Toi-Toys — Travel Girl Sofie
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The plastic material of the shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 16.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Acco

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3371 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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128 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 22, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy doll called Travel Girl Sofie. The shoes on the doll are made of plastic that has a chemical called DEHP in it.

What's happening? The chemical DEHP in the shoes is too high. This can harm children’s health, especially their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have this doll, your child might be at risk. The doll was sold in Germany and the Netherlands.

What should I do? Stop your child from playing with the shoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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 shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 16.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Acco · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 30, 2017
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/266720

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What is this product recall alert about?
Toi-Toys — Travel Girl Sofie. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 16.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
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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