Safety alerts in the European Union
Alerts that national authorities reported to the EU Safety Gate. 26 recalls on file.
| Risk | Product and hazard | Where | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious |
PZL Magnetic Toy Set
Magnet Swallowing and Choking Risk
Hungary notified an EU Safety Gate alert for the PZL magnetic toy set. Small, strong magnets can detach from weak plastic casings and pose a choking and intestinal injury risk. Toys & Games |
EU Hungary | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Solei d’Ocre Tablecloth
Excessive DEHP Phthalate
A Solei d'Ocre PVC tablecloth has been withdrawn from the market after Luxembourg issued an EU Safety Gate alert. It contains too much DEHP and breaks REACH rules. Home & Furniture |
EU Luxembourg | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Kinston Make-up Bag
Excess DEHP Phthalate
Luxembourg notified an EU Safety Gate alert for the Kinston make-up bag. The blue plastic and black edging contain an excessive concentration of the phthalate DEHP. Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery |
EU Luxembourg | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Sinsay Children’s Swimsuit
Waist Cord Injury Risk
Bulgaria notified an EU Safety Gate alert for a Sinsay children's swimsuit. Its waist cords can become trapped and cause injuries. Marketing is subject to prior conditions. Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery |
EU Bulgaria | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
EEVORKS Mini Angle Grinder
Kickback and Cut Risk
Germany notified an EU Safety Gate alert for the EEVORKS mini angle grinder. The tool can kick back or restart suddenly, and users could suffer serious cuts. Electrical & Chargers |
EU Germany | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Necklace with Pendant
Lead and Cadmium Levels
France notified an EU Safety Gate alert for a necklace with pendant sold on Shein. It contains excessive lead and cadmium and does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery |
EU France | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Hess Teething Toy
Choking Risk From Small Beads
A Hess teething toy sold on eBay has wooden beads that can detach and pose a choking risk. France notified the alert, and the listing was removed. Toys & Games |
EU France | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
X-tream Dance Pad Dance Mat
Lead, Cadmium and Phthalates
Sweden notified an EU Safety Gate alert for the X-tream Dance Pad electrical dance mat, sold on AliExpress. It has excess lead, cadmium, DEHP and SCCPs. Electrical & Chargers |
EU Sweden | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
LAIMAIECO Charger
Electric Shock Risk
France notified an EU Safety Gate alert for the LAIMAIECO mains charger, model DEE-1202. Insufficient insulation could expose live parts and cause an electric shock. Electrical & Chargers |
EU France | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
LED Booklight
Excess DEHP Phthalate
Sweden notified an EU Safety Gate alert for an LED booklight, model YHX-905, because its plastic contains too much DEHP. The distributor withdrew it from the market. Electrical & Chargers |
EU Sweden | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Restyle Ankh Rose Earrings
Excessive Cadmium
Restyle Ankh Rose earrings contain too much cadmium and do not comply with the REACH Regulation. Sweden notified the alert, and the product has been withdrawn from the market. Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery |
EU Sweden | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Bodymod Earring Labret with Three Stones
Nickel Release
Sweden notified an EU Safety Gate alert for Bodymod Earring Labret with three stones. Nickel release is too high, and the product was withdrawn from the market. Clothing, Shoes & Jewellery |
EU Sweden | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Samsung USB Charger
Electric Shock Risk
A Samsung USB charger, model EP-TA200, has been withdrawn and recalled from users after Denmark reported an electric shock risk. It was sold online on Temu. Electrical & Chargers |
EU Denmark | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
Magnetic Toy Magnet Balls
Swallowing and Choking Risk
A magnetic toy of 5mm magnet balls has been recalled from end users after a Dutch alert. The magnets can cause intestinal injury if swallowed and are a choking risk. Toys & Games |
EU The Netherlands | EU Safety Gate |
| Serious |
INF Pocket Scale
Excessive Lead in Solder
Sweden notified an EU Safety Gate alert on the INF pocket scale. Its solders contain excessive lead, and the importer withdrew the product from the market. Electrical & Chargers |
EU Sweden | EU Safety Gate |