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🧸 Product NO FI SE February 17, 2017

Vinter & Bloom — Åkpåse "Mini Dots"

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Vinter & Bloom — Åkpåse "Mini Dots"
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The anti-slip knobs on the back of the sleeping bag contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Acc
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3495 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A child’s sleeping bag called Åkpåse "Mini Dots" has small rubber bumps on the back. These bumps contain a chemical called DEHP.

What's happening? Tests show the bumps have too much DEHP. This chemical can harm children’s health, especially their reproductive system.

Does this affect me? If you have this sleeping bag for a child, your child may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the sleeping bag and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The anti-slip knobs on the back of the sleeping bag contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Acc · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/246700

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What is this product recall alert about?
Vinter & Bloom — Åkpåse "Mini Dots". Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The anti-slip knobs on the back of the sleeping bag contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9%). This phthalate may harm the health of chil...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Norway, Finland, and 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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