EU Safety Gate Alert
A plastic pencil case with a flower pattern sold online through AliExpress contains excessive levels of a chemical called DEHP that can harm the reproductive system. The product does not meet EU safety standards and has been classified as a serious safety risk. The product was distributed in Norway.
- Product
- Plastic pencil case with a flower pattern. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
- Reason
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.3 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible 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
- 2026-03-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- NO
- Distribution
- Norway
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b586702f-e99b-44b7-a2c6-34b2da2b5fd0