Soft toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01632/26, was issued by the notifying country Germany on 25/03/2026. The product is a soft toy identified as a counterfeit version of the brand Pop Mart. The specific product name is “THE MONSTERS – Have a Seat Vinyl Plush Blind Box.” The product was found to contain an excessive concentration of a restricted phthalate, posing a chemical risk to children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. The retailer has taken measures including stopping sales, recalling the product from end users, and marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Soft toy
– Brand: Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT)
– Name: THE MONSTERS – Have a Seat Vinyl Plush Blind Box
– Type/Model Number: 12402230008
– Batch Number: 46006-2P1
– Barcode: 6941848255204
– Description: Soft toy in the shape of a Labubu-like monster.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Danger: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), measured at up to 43.4% by weight. According to the recall notice, these phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified in the source data).

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are advised to take the following actions as specified in the recall notice:
– The retailer has initiated a recall of the product from end users.
– The retailer has stopped sales of the product.
– The retailer is marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks.
– Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the retailer regarding the return or disposal of the affected product. Specific instructions for consumers beyond the measures listed are not specified in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy
The official measures taken by the economic operator (retailer) as of the date of entry into force (25/03/2026) include:
– Stop of sales: The retailer has ceased selling the product.
– Recall of the product from end users: The retailer is recalling the product from consumers who have purchased it.
– Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks: The retailer is adding warning labels to the product regarding the chemical risk.
The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund, replacement) is not explicitly stated in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01632/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099056
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Brand: Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT)
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Recall URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011133
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011134
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011135
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011136
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011137
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011138
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011139

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