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🧸 Product SE November 12, 2021

Vattentät mobilväska för smartphone

A transparent plastic bag for smartphones, made of PVC plastic. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Vattentät mobilväska för smartphone
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The transparent plastic in the bag contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 1.1 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1766 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A waterproof phone pouch made in China has too much of a softening chemical called DEHP in its clear plastic.

What's happening? Tests show the plastic can release DEHP, which may harm children’s health.

Does this affect me? If you have children who use this pouch, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the pouch and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns.

🤖 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 · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The transparent plastic in the bag contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 1.1 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004727

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What is this product recall alert about?
Vattentät mobilväska för smartphone. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The transparent plastic in the bag contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 1.1 % by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 12, 2021 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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