Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Children’s shoes
Brand: Children’s
Country: Malta
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01372/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Children’s shoes |
| Brand | Children’s |
| Country | Malta |
| Case Number | SR/01372/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – Reclia Database
Case Number: SR/01372/26
Date of Entry: 27/04/2026
Notifying Country: Malta
Source: EU Safety Gate
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1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, Malta, has issued a recall for a specific line of children’s footwear. The product is a rubber boot intended for children, featuring a cartoon motif and available in various colours and sizes. The recall was initiated by the importer and applies to all batches of the affected product. The product was sold online, particularly via the Joom platform. The recall action requires the product to be removed from end users.
2. Affected Products
– Product Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
– Product Name: Children’s shoes (rubber boots)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type Number: 9NPW3D8D
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Distribution: Sold online, in particular via Joom. All batches are affected.
3. Hazard Information
The product poses chemical and environmental risks due to non-compliance with the REACH Regulation. Laboratory analysis of the product revealed the following specific chemical hazards:
– Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): The product contains excessive amounts of DEHP, with measured values up to 0.12% by weight.
– Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): The product contains excessive amounts of DBP, with measured values up to 31.6% by weight.
– Cadmium: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium, with a measured value of 8.1% by weight.
The recall notice states that these phthalates may pose a risk to human health and the environment. It further states that cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the affected children’s rubber boots (model 9NPW3D8D) should stop using the product immediately. The official measure taken by the economic operator (importer) is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the importer or the online retailer (Joom) regarding the return of the product.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force for this measure is 27/04/2026. Specific details regarding refund, replacement, or other compensation are not specified in the recall notice.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country Authority: Malta (specific agency not named in the recall notice)
– Online Retailer: Joom (product was sold via this platform)
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall Reference Number: SR/01372/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098855
– Product Images: Available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006961
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006962
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11006963
*Note: For specific instructions on returning the product or obtaining a remedy, consumers are advised to contact the retailer (Joom) or the importer directly, as their contact details are not provided in the recall notice.*
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Children’s shoes?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01372/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Children’s shoes?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Children’s shoes?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?
A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
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