Flip flops Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Record
Case Number: SR/01634/26
Date of Record: Based on EU Safety Gate alert dated 13/05/2026

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country of Finland has issued a recall for a specific model of flip flops due to a chemical risk identified in the product’s plastic material. The product was found to contain an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), a substance regulated under the REACH Regulation. The recall action was ordered against the importer, and the measure taken was a rejection of the product at the border. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Flip flops (Clothing, textiles and fashion items)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type Number: 03-KHU-562
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 6419773888311
– Description: Turquoise flip flops with the text “Summer” printed in the sole and light green straps.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Finland
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard:

– Risk Type: Chemical
– Danger: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), with measured values up to 57% by weight. This phthalate may harm health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
– Risk Level: Classified as a serious risk by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify a consumer-facing action such as a return to a retailer or a stop-use instruction. The measure recorded is an administrative action taken at the border against the importer. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or contact the importer or retailer for further guidance. If information becomes available from the importer or retailer, consumers should follow those instructions.

5. Official Remedy

– Measure Ordered: Import rejected at border.
– Type of Economic Operator to Whom the Measure Was Ordered: Importer.
– Date of Entry into Force: 13/05/2026.
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The recall action was taken at the border, meaning the product was prevented from entering the market. No specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) for consumers who may have already purchased the product is detailed in the source data.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099143
– Case Number: SR/01634/26
– Notifying Country: Finland
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice (country of origin: People’s Republic of China).

Note: For further inquiries, consumers may contact the national consumer safety authority in Finland or the EU Safety Gate contact point. No direct phone number or email address for the recalling company is provided in the source data.

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