EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary An activity toy set sold in Cyprus contains unsafe levels of DEHP, a chemical that can harm children's reproductive health. The plastic in the toy has 16.41% DEHP by weight, which exceeds safe limits under EU regulations. The product has been ordered withdrawn from the market effective February 26, 2026.
- Product
- Activity toy set. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 26/02/2026
- Reason
- The plastic of the toy contains excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing potential damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- CY
- Distribution
- Cyprus
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9d8814f0-9272-4953-804f-7b87f788e021