Toys Recalls in the EU 2024–2026

A continuously-updated index of 1864 serious toys recalls across the EU (2024-01-05 – 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 381
Germany 197
Poland 191
Lithuania 130
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland 128
Sweden 120
Hungary 106
Czechia 77
Austria 60
Spain 53
Ireland 50
Finland 44

Most recent serious recalls

2026-04-24 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (the eyes and rattle) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-24 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-24 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 27.98%, 17.08% and 0.03% by weight, respect…
2026-04-24 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1314 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their repr…
2026-04-24 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains a small part (a metal ring). A small child may put it in the mouth and choke…
2026-04-24 · The Netherlands · Serious risk · official alert
The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 0.1% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.…
2026-04-17 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damag…
2026-04-17 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos. Asbestos could cause cancer.…
2026-04-17 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 2.5%, 5.2% and 8% by weight, respectively).…
2026-04-17 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (jacket buttons) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-17 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage…
2026-04-17 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1463 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their repr…
2026-04-17 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the repr…
2026-04-17 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos. Asbestos could cause cancer.…
2026-04-17 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can resu…
2026-04-17 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.0%). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the r…
2026-04-17 · The Netherlands · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intes…
2026-04-17 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (individual rotary knobs, lock) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (of the pistol) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the presence of suction-cup tips on the projectiles can obstruct the r…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in their mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand…
2026-04-10 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (eye, nose, bell) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy's rattles and drum can easily break, resulting in small parts (plastic balls). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the fox's feet) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains water beads. If these products are swallowed, they can block a young child’s airway leading to choking.…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (jewellery) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The screw of the battery compartment is not captive. If the screw is lost when changing the batteries, the cover of the compartment could easily be removed without using a tool. If a child puts them i…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The suction cups can be easily removed. If a child puts a suction cup in their mouth, it might obstruct the respiratory tract and cause choking.…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The migration of chromium VI from the textile label is too high (measured value: 0.39 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy becomes loose upon use, creating a space between the left wheel and the body of the toy. A child could trap their fingers in this space and injure themselves. Furthermore, the plastic bag of t…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (beaded necklace and left leg) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the crown's points may cause injuries to the child. Fin…
2026-04-10 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (eyes) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with it, the plas…
2026-04-10 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12.2%). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to th…
2026-04-03 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product expands when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can result in oc…
2026-04-03 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (gold-coloured metal ring) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the suction cup) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (head of the doll) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (suction-cup tips) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The swing lacks restraining devices to keep the child in the seat (no belt or T-shaped restraint in the leg area). The child can therefore slip out of the swing and be seriously injured.…
2026-04-03 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (the key ring, chain, feet and mouth) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (suction cup tips) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Croatia · Serious risk · official alert
The battery compartment of the toy can be easily opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause d…
2026-04-03 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the projectiles' suction cups) which may easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the protection on the arrow can become detached an…
2026-04-03 · Hungary · Serious risk · official alert
The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can overheat and cause burns or a fire.…
2026-04-03 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (sound-generating element) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (metal ring and beads). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Estonia · Serious risk · official alert
The toy contains small parts (keyring) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (nose and eyes) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-04-03 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer.…
2026-03-27 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the dummy and the metal inserts) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-03-27 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The toy has small parts (the bell) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-03-27 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
The tricycle is not stable enough. When used on uneven ground, it could easily overturn, causing injury to the child. Moreover, inadequate distances between the moving parts of the wheels and frame ca…
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which…
2026-03-27 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The batteries may overheat if the moving parts of the soft toy (legs and head) are obstructed during standard usage, which may cause burns to users.…
2026-03-27 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the toy's face has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 24 % and 0.2% by weight, respectively…
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The products can burst easily, releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The aqueous solution inside the product contains an excessive concentration of microbiological …
2026-03-27 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.…
2026-03-27 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may c…
2026-03-27 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The product has small parts (the feet) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.…

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.