Childcare Articles & Children's Equipment Recalls in the EU 2024–2026
A continuously-updated index of 324 serious childcare articles & children's equipment recalls across the EU (2024-01-12 – 2026-11-06), compiled from the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) and national consumer-protection authorities. Each entry links to the official government alert.
Where these recalls were reported
| France | 67 |
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 64 |
| Germany | 51 |
| Ireland | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 14 |
| Sweden | 11 |
| Spain | 10 |
| The Netherlands | 10 |
| Poland | 9 |
| Norway | 8 |
| Slovakia | 8 |
| Slovenia | 6 |
Most recent serious recalls
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains small parts (squeaker) that can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.…
2025-10-24 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-10-24 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The buckle may become deformed, compromising the performance of the buckle in the event of an accident. This may lead to serious injury.…
2025-10-24 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-10-24 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-10-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 6,65%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible …
2025-10-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-10-10 · Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The material of the neck opening may cover the nose and /or mouth of the child during sleep or while unsupervised. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-09-19 · France · Serious risk · official alert
Small parts can easily detach (sandal buttons). As a result, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2025-09-19 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains small parts that can easily detach (the sealing plug). Small children may put them in their mouth and choke.…
2025-09-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (metal bell) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2025-09-12 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The cradle exceeds the maximum permissible tilt angle/sideway angle. If a child rolls over, it can be unable to return to a supine position and its nose and mouth can be obstructed, causing suffocati…
2025-09-12 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The cradle's swinging motion is excessive, which can cause a child to roll over and become unable to return to a supine position, potentially leading to suffocation. Additionally, the distance between…
2025-08-29 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value up to 0.017% mg/kg). Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer.…
2025-08-29 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The beads of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and can be loosened. Furthermore, the garment fastener of the soother holder is protruding. A small child can put those eleme…
2025-08-29 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The beads of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and can be loosened. Furthermore, the garment fastener of the soother holder is protruding. A small child can put those eleme…
2025-08-29 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The ventilation holes and the projection of the knob of the pacifier are too small, making it difficult to grab hold of the pacifier if stuck in a child's throat, which could lead to a suffocation ris…
2025-08-29 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic parts of the product may easily break, creating small parts. A child may put them into the mouth and choke.…
2025-08-29 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The clips of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and can be loosened. Furthermore, the garment fastener of the soother holder is protruding. A small child can put those eleme…
2025-08-15 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-07-18 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The baby hammock's excessive tilt angle and curved lying surface may cause the child to roll over, become stuck, and suffocate or have their airways obstructed. The product also lacks a safe design, w…
2025-07-11 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The padding material can easily break, releasing small parts. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2025-07-04 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The neck area of the product is stretchy and can increase in circumference. As a result, the child may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate. Moreover, the sleeping bag has a hood, which can cove…
2025-06-20 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product is not supplied with relevant safety warnings. Without these warnings, the child can be placed in the stroller to sleep in an upright position. This can cause the
child’s head to drop down…
2025-06-20 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The handholds of the swim seat have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 20.3% and 0.8% by weight, respectively). The…
2025-06-13 · Iceland · Serious risk · official alert
The brake blocks of the bicycle contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer. Moreover, the handlebar is too wide, not resistant enough and can misalign from the fork too easily, leading to a loss …
2025-06-13 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The baby hammock's excessive tilt angle and curved lying surface may cause the child to roll over, become stuck, and suffocate or have their airways obstructed. The product also lacks a safe design, w…
2025-05-23 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product is not resistant and durable enough, a small child might fall off and be injured if the seat breaks. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with it, the plast…
2025-05-16 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic parts of the product may easily break, creating small parts. A child may put them into the mouth and choke.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
Small parts (plastic attachments) can easily detach from the locking mechanism. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-05-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby. This could lead the child to suffocate.…
2025-05-09 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-05-09 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no arm openings. As a result, the baby may slip down into the sleep bag and suffocate.…
2025-05-02 · France · Serious risk · official alert
Small parts can easily detach (butterfly screw). As a consequence, a small child may put them in
the mouth and choke on them.…
2025-05-02 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The product has too large openings between rungs as well as the climbing net where the body can pass but not the head of a small child and may cause strangulation. Moreover, the frame is not stable an…
2025-05-02 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The product has too large openings between rungs as well as the climbing net where the body can pass but not the head of a small child and may cause strangulation. Moreover, the frame is not stable an…
2025-05-02 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The child seat can become separated from the base due to faulty locking. This may mean that the child seat is not properly secured, resulting in injuries in the event of an accident.…
2025-04-25 · Norway · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 14.66% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing po…
2025-04-11 · Cyprus · Serious risk · official alert
The cord of the soother holder is too long. It can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.…
2025-04-11 · Cyprus · Serious risk · official alert
The beads of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and can be loosened. Furthermore, the garment fastener of the soother holder is protruding. A small child can put those eleme…
2025-04-04 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The pillow is not firm enough, leading to a risk of suffocation for the baby if their face is turned towards or leaning against the cushion for a long period.…
2025-03-28 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The beads of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and the garment fastener easily breaks. Small children can put them in the mouth and choke.…
2025-03-28 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The material and diameter of the plug sold in the fixing kit are not suitable for the baby hammock. This can cause the plug to break under continuous tensile stress and vibration, resulting in the mou…
2025-03-14 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product bears a too long cord that can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.…
2025-03-14 · Iceland · Serious risk · official alert
The highchair is unstable when the backrest is in the most reclined position. The baby can fall from the chair and suffer an injury.…
2025-03-14 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The soother shield may easily break, creating small parts. A young child may choke.…
2025-03-14 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the teat) which may easily detach. A child may put it into the mouth and choke.…
2025-03-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product's retention function is not adequate. Moreover, the indications for the suitable age range are not correct. In case of a small child, which can't hold the head up, the head may drop forwar…
2025-03-07 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product bears a too long cord that can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.…
2025-03-07 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The cord of the soother holder is too long. It can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.…
2025-03-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product can easily collapse if heavy weight is placed on the tray. This could cause injuries to the child and users.…
2025-03-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has no restraint or physical barrier to prevent the child from putting their limbs outside the hammock. The child can therefore fall or suffer inures from touching the structure of the pus…
Methodology & sources. Aggregated from official EU and national recall registers (primarily the EU Safety Gate / RAPEX) and reflecting each authority's own classification. ProductGuru is an independent information service, not a government body, and gives no medical, legal or financial advice — always consult the official source. Serious-risk consumer-goods recalls from 2024 onward. Free to cite with attribution.