FlipFlops med SWEDEN
FlipFlops med SWEDEN was recalled on 24 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01802/21. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Sweden. The blue soft plastic strap contains di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) and lead (measured values up to 22%, 0,35% and 0.
| Alert Number | A12/01802/21 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | AP809497-06_36-38-B , AP809497-01T_36-38-B, AP809497-01T_42-44-B, AP809497-01_36-38-A, AP809497-01_36-38-B, AP809497-01_42-44-A, AP809497-01_42-44-B, AP809497-02_36-38-A, AP809497-02_36-38-B, AP809497-02_42-44-A, AP809497-03_36-38-A , AP809497-03_36-38-B , AP809497-03_42-44-A , AP809497-03_42-44-B, AP809497-05_36-38-A , AP809497-05_36-38-B , AP809497-05_42-44-A , AP809497-05_42-44-B, AP809497-06_36-38-A, AP809497-06_42-44-A , AP809497-06_42-44-B, AP809497-07_36-38-A , AP809497-07_36-38-B , AP809497-07_42-44-A , AP809497-07_42-44-B, AP809497-10_36-38-A , AP809497-10_36-38-B , AP809497-10_42-44-A , AP809497-10_42-44-B |
| Published | 24 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The blue soft plastic strap contains di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) and lead (measured values up to 22%, 0,35% and 0.1% by weight, respectively).The yellow soft plastic strap contains di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), di-iso-butyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured values up to 11%, 0,49 and 0.25% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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. Lead pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation and REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 22/11/2021
Product Description
Flip flops made out of plastic. Also sold online.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to FlipFlops med SWEDEN.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.