Åkpåse "Mini Dots"
Åkpåse "Mini Dots" was recalled on 17 February 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0178/17. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Norway. The anti-slip knobs on the back of the sleeping bag contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9%).
| Alert Number | A12/0178/17 |
| Brand | Vinter & Bloom |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 37035-1 |
| Published | 17 February 2017 |
Risk Description
The anti-slip knobs on the back of the sleeping bag contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The packaging of the product also contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: 4%). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. 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 Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/11/2016
Product Description
Black sleeping bag with white dots. Textile on the inner and outer side with fake fur around the head.
🧪 🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to Åkpåse "Mini Dots".
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Environment: This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Chemical: 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. Environment: Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.