EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with key ring POP MART “THE MONSTERS EXCITING MACARON” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01138/26
Summary
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has small parts (metal keyring) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
- Soft toy, in the shape of a Labubu-like monster with a keyring.
- Recall information: https://www.facebook.com/kauplusStar/?locale=et
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has small parts (metal keyring) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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