Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 17 Sep 2026
SR/02542/26
MESOLAB advent calendar recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (MESOLAB advent calendar) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Christmas advent calendar.
- Brand
- MESOLAB
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 49.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02542/26
View official notice ↗
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