EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy POP MART “THE MONSTERS FANTA SERIES - Vinyl Face Blind Box” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04473/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 10.7% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- White soft toy with orange cap and Fanta bottle, and plastic hands, feet and face
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 10.7% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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