Machinery Recalls in the EU 2024–2026
A continuously-updated index of 278 serious machinery 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
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 79 |
| Poland | 73 |
| Denmark | 45 |
| Germany | 32 |
| France | 19 |
| Estonia | 6 |
| Austria | 5 |
| The Netherlands | 4 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Belgium | 4 |
| Slovakia | 4 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
Most recent serious recalls
2026-04-03 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
Leakages in the fuel system of the engine may cause a fire or burns.…
2026-03-20 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The machine does not have the required protection , which can lead users to be unintentionally exposed to radiation and consequently suffer damage to their health.…
2026-03-13 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The laser beam is too powerful and not adequately enclosed. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.…
2026-03-13 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or expos…
2026-03-13 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or expos…
2026-03-13 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The bolts or rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter could break. The chains might consequently detach during use and hit the user causing injuries.…
2026-03-06 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The protective conductor is not properly connected. Consequently, the user could touch live parts and receive an electric shock.…
2026-03-06 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The sling can break during normal use and cause injuries to the user.…
2026-03-06 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The sling can break during normal use and cause injuries to the user.…
2026-02-27 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The machine lacks a protective enclosure, and the laser head's cover leaves an open gap in the working space during operation. This can allow reflected laser radiation to escape and cause damage to th…
2026-02-20 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
Screws in the product might gradually loosen over time during normal use, leading to a potential accident and injuries for the user.…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
Due to inadequate seat construction, load indicator and load chart for alternative accessories supplied with the product, there is a risk of instability or overturn, leading to serious injuries.…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The battery of the chainsaw has a thermal fuse which is not fitted adequately to the motor. The battery management system may therefore fail to operate as intended
and may overheat and/or explode, ca…
2026-01-23 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2026-01-23 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The bolts or rivets attaching the chains to the flail-cutter could break. The chains might consequently detach during use and hit the user causing injuries.…
2026-01-23 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2026-01-23 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2026-01-16 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The bicycle's fork can break during use, leading to the person on the bicycle falling and suffering injuries.…
2026-01-16 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product is not supplied with appropriate safety information or instructions for use. Diesel heaters must only be used in sufficiently ventilated spaces, without which the user is exposed to potent…
2026-01-16 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets connecting the tool's central support and the metallic chains can easily break. The teeth might consequently detach during use and hit the or user or bystanders causing injuries.…
2026-01-09 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery and therefore the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket. due to this, the user could touch the pins and receive an electric shoc…
2026-01-09 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries.…
2025-12-26 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determined based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and…
2025-12-26 · Slovenia · Serious risk · official alert
The guarding system of the product may fail. As a result, the blade may become exposed during use, which could result in severe cuts or other injury. Additionally, the user may install a saw blade tha…
2025-12-26 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product is supplied with a plug that has no facility for a fuse. Moreover, it is supplied with a travel adaptor that is unsuitable for charging motorbikes. If the
product were left plugged in ove…
2025-12-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The assembly instructions of the product are inadequate and the required safety warnings are not present on the product. This could lead the user to convert their bicycle in an unsafe manner. Addition…
2025-12-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The charger supplied has insufficient breakdown insulation and the plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.
Moreover, the pr…
2025-12-19 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product is not adequately insulated on the charging connector. The user may therefore have access to live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the machine can move even when the ride-on …
2025-12-19 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-12-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product does not have a protective housing nor appropriate instructions of use. Therefore, the user can have direct exposure to laser radiation while the product is in use. This could cause damage…
2025-12-12 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2025-12-12 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. Moreover, the product lacks thermal protection on the motor or in the motor windings. …
2025-12-12 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-12-12 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2025-12-12 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The circular saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and could therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices.…
2025-12-12 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The rivets attaching the knives to the flail-cutter’s main body could break. The knives might consequently detach during use and hit the user, causing injuries.…
2025-11-21 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The lift’s mechanical strength and safety devices are insufficient, risking excessive stress under heavy or uneven loads. This could cause the vehicle to fall, leading to injuries.…
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product does not have the appropriate instructions on the safe use of this product nor the required marking and labeling, causing the user to operate it incorrectly and suffer injuries.…
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determined based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and…
2025-11-14 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring and the charger plug has no fac…
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the tricycle is charged and…
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-11-07 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing.…
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determined based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and…
2025-10-31 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and …
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.