Waterproof PVC/ABC bag IPx8 recalled over high level of DEHP chemical in plastic
The plastic of the bag has too much bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), up to 11.3% by weight, which may harm health by possibly damaging the reproductive system.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Distributor), in force from 22/10/2025.
Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Recall details
- Product
- Waterproof bag
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 11.3% by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- Estonia
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/03947/25
- Batch number: 5535571053/5966071030
- Measure in force since
- 22/10/2025
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 6, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 6, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Waterproof bag (Waterproof PVC/ABC bag IPx8)
- Product
- Product: Waterproof bag Name: Waterproof PVC/ABC bag IPx8 Description: Waterproof bag made of PVC. Product sold online, in particular via TEMU and Kaubadkoju.ee.
- Risk
- Risk type: Chemical The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 11.3% by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.
- Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Distributor), in force from 22/10/2025 Stop of sales (economic operator: Distributor), in force from 13/10/2025
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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