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Economic Operator's Ref 4837902518 Rain Boots for Kids children's boots — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentJan 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Economic Operator's Ref 4837902518 Rain Boots for Kids children's boots — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.7% and 17.5% by weight, respectively) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.38%). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (02/12/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (02/12/2024)

Product description

Pair of yellow rubbery boots, intended for children, with shark motives. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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