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🧸 Product CY September 22, 2017

TOYS

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TOYS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic material of the dolls' heads contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive sy
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? Some dolls’ heads are made of plastic that has a chemical called DEHP in it. DEHP is a kind of phthalate.

What's happening? Too much DEHP in the plastic can be unsafe for children. It may hurt their health.

Does this affect me? If you have small children who play with these dolls, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the dolls right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before giving any new toys to children.

🤖 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 dolls' heads contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive sy · 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/278074

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What is this product recall alert about?
TOYS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the dolls' heads contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reprod...
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 Cyprus.
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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