EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy THEMONSTERS “Big into Energy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01219/26
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 27.98%, 17.08% and 0.03% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soft toy — THEMONSTERS
- Brand
- THEMONSTERS
- Name / model
- Big into Energy
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy in the shape of a Labubu-like monster.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 27.98%, 17.08% and 0.03% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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