Hobby & Sports Equipment Recalls in the EU 2024–2026
A continuously-updated index of 236 serious hobby & sports 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
| Sweden | 48 |
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 46 |
| Germany | 24 |
| Finland | 23 |
| Austria | 22 |
| France | 16 |
| Cyprus | 11 |
| Spain | 6 |
| Poland | 6 |
| Estonia | 4 |
| Malta | 4 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
Most recent serious recalls
2026-05-22 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.…
2026-05-15 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The sky lantern ascends in an uncontrolled way and is blown by the wind without control. It may land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out, come into contact with flammable objects and ignite t…
2026-05-08 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The slide lacks a starting section, leaving the protruding and narrow lateral protection exposed. A child could have their clothes or limbs entrapped there, or their head, which could lead to strangul…
2026-05-01 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The carbon rims may have internal cracks that can lead the rims to break or deform. If a relevant load is placed on the bicycle this can cause the user to fall and be injured.…
2026-04-24 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.31% and 42% by weight, respectively).
…
2026-04-24 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the transparent plastic window of the carrying bag and the black grip of the rackets contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 2…
2026-04-17 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The plug for the product is too small and the live and neutral pins are too close to the periphery of the plug. If there is a surge in the current or a fault with the product, the plug may overheat an…
2026-04-17 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1094.6 mg/kg).These substances bio-accumulate in the wildlife, posing a risk to the environment. Moreover, the …
2026-04-17 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.7 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, re…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The plug pins do not meet the dimensional requirements and may not fit securely
into a socket. This may cause damage over time, leading to overheating and a fire.…
2026-04-10 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.6 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, re…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements.
Additionally, it is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to pr…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The pedal axles can crack during use. This may cause the pedal to detach unexpectedly, causing the user to fall and leading to a risk of injury.…
2026-04-10 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The sky lantern ascends in an uncontrolled way and is blown by the wind without control. It may land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out, come into contact with flammable objects and ignite t…
2026-04-10 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) (measured value: 1094.6 mg/kg).These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the env…
2026-04-03 · 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 …
2026-04-03 · France · Serious risk · official alert
One of the top screws that fixes the handlebars to the stem could easily break, which could cause the handlebars to rotate and the cyclist losing balance and falling, causing injuries.…
2026-03-27 · 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 …
2026-03-13 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The sky lantern ascends in an uncontrolled way and is blown by the wind without control. It may land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out, come into contact with flammable objects and ignite t…
2026-03-06 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The fork might delaminate causing it to brake due to hard braking force, the cyclist may fall and suffer injuries.…
2026-02-13 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
Tears and cracks may appear during the expected lifetime of the product, which may result in loss of control of the skis. This may cause the user to fall and create a risk of injuries.…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
If a baby is placed in the swim float with the canopy attached, a gust of wind could lift the product off the water. This can cause the baby to be dropped at height, causing injuries.…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
If a baby is placed in the swim float with the canopy attached, a gust of wind may lift the product off the water. This can cause the baby to be dropped at height, causing injuries.…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
If a baby is placed in the swim float with the canopy attached, a gust of wind may lift the product off the water. This can cause the baby to be dropped at height, causing injuries.…
2026-02-06 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the flashlight have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 19.1% by weight). The casing lid to the camping lantern has an excessive concentration of brominated flame r…
2026-02-06 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The mouthpiece of the SCUBA is held in position with a plastic tie wrap. This connection may lead to the mouthpiece becoming disconnected from the main respirator, and the user drowning. Moreover, the…
2026-01-30 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 78% by weight). In addition, the plastic material in the cord contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhex…
2026-01-30 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (total measured value: 84 mg/kg) These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic e…
2026-01-23 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 53.4% by weight).
Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2026-01-23 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The fork of the bicycle could crack and break. This could cause an accident, leading to the injuries.…
2026-01-23 · Italy · Serious risk · official alert
Handlebars were incorrectly fitted, therefore, the holes for the integrated cabling may work incorrectly, leading to the breakage of the handlebar. This could cause injuries and cuts to the user.…
2026-01-16 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the flashlight have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 84% by weight). In addition, the plastic material in the survival tool case has an excessive concentration o…
2026-01-16 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the flashlight have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 76.6% by weight). In addition, the survival tool case contains excessive levels of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthala…
2026-01-16 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 64% by weight).
Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2026-01-16 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 68.4% by weight).
Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2026-01-09 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 63.6% by weight) In addition, the product contains excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (…
2026-01-09 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 58.3% by weight).
In addition, the plastic material in the cord has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhe…
2025-12-26 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The anchor's resistance to load is insufficient. If a climber uses the anchor when climbing, there is a risk that the anchor won’t be able to stop a potential fall and the climber is therefore exposed…
2025-12-26 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 0,26 %, 0,35% and 1…
2025-12-12 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The outer carbon layers of the bicycle wheels delaminate easily during use. This may cause the wheel rim to fail, leading to serious falls and injuries.…
2025-11-21 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damag…
2025-11-21 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the rep…
2025-11-21 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the…
2025-11-14 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The black plastic coating of plasticised PVC of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25.5% by weight).
This phthalate may harm the health …
2025-11-14 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
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…
2025-11-14 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35% by weight). Also the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.08% by w…
2025-10-31 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the USB cable have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 69 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2025-10-24 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 9.9% and 0.37% by weight, …
2025-10-17 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the USB cable have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 35% by weight).
Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2025-10-17 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 31.3% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to …
2025-10-17 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The solders in the USB cable have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51% by weight).
Lead poses a risk to the environment.…
2025-10-17 · Cyprus · Serious risk · official alert
The product may resemble a toy; however, there is a risk of drowning if children play with it unsupervised. Floating seats with leg openings must be used under constant adult supervision and must not …
2025-10-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The charger and/or battery may overheat, which may cause a risk of fire.…
2025-10-03 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The product has straps that can wrap around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown.…
2025-10-03 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The product has straps that can wrap around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown.…
2025-10-03 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The product has straps that can wrap around the pool on the outside of the supporting poles, and may create a foothold, allowing a child to access the pool and drown.…
2025-10-03 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the packaging has an excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), cadmium and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 15.4%, 0.03% a…
2025-09-26 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The range of extension of the artificial wrist is excessive, which makes the wrist guard ineffective in the event of a fall and may cause injuries to the user.…
2025-09-26 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8% and 1.2% by weight, respectively).
The…
2025-09-26 · The Netherlands · Serious risk · official alert
The product is filled with sand, which contains trace amounts of naturally occurring radioactive materials. Consequently, the product emits elevated levels of ionising radiation. Regular use over a pr…
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.