Recalls in 2022
By month
By product type
- Toys & kids681
- Vehicles333
- Cosmetics & chemicals257
- Other240
- Electrical201
- Clothing & jewellery162
Recalls in the EU & EEA in 2022
- 2022-12-23
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EUNovelty lighter
The lighter has an unusual appearance, which makes it attractive for children. Therefore, it is possible for children to play with the product, ignite the flame and suffer burns due to the flame or cause a fire. The…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BulgariaOfficial notice →
ATEUMotorcycle (KTM) · KTM 300 EXC Sixdays
Due to a manufacturing defect, the clutch output cylinders may fail. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three…
DEEUChildren’s scooter · Scooter Windmühle Marienkäfer
The steering axle is not sufficiently strong. As a result, it may break at high speed when the scooter is used on a steep slope, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice →- DEEU
Passenger car (Bmw) · X1, iX1
When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired, such as lights and central locking could malfunction, the steering and braking assistance may fail and the engine might…
- DEEU
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Mercedes-Benz) · Sprinter
A component of the parking lock system may wear out. As a result, the vehicle may begin to move out of parking position, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
PTEUPassenger car (Lexus) · Various models of GS, IS and RC
Due to the improper design of the flange attaching the vent tube to the fuel tank, a stress-related crack could develop on the outer surface of the flange and expand over time. increasing the risk of fire. The product…
- PTEU
Passenger car (Toyota) · Avensis
The density of the propellant in the airbag inflator may be reduced due to high temperature cycling and moisture in the propellant and its sealed container. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of…
SEEUSkin lightening cream (Picos) · BIO.26 Lait de Beauté Eclaircissant
The product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
PLEUPlastic toy gun · Shooting Game Battle Gun
The size of foam projectiles is inadequate. A child playing with the toy may put the projectile in the mouth and choke. Moreover the ball-shaped bullets have sharp parts which can cause cuts during impact. The product…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
HUEUToy gun set (FENGFA) · MP7 submachine gun
The projectile has small parts (suction cups). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high and can therefore cause damage to hearing. The product does not…
- PLEU
Balloons · FUNTIME Balloons
The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 1.79 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation,…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice → - PLEU
Inflatable plastic ball (Toys 4 All)
The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 27.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The…
FREUAnti-ageing serum (ANNAYAKE) · ULTRATIME SERUM PERFECTEUR ANTI-RIDES
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The…
- FREU
Face cream (ANNAYAKE) · ULTRATIME CREME REDENSIFIANTE ANTI-RIDES
The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The…
- FREU
Magnetic puzzle (Janod) · Plateau Chunky Fruits & Légumes Green Market
Small parts can easily detach (magnets). As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnets and other metallic objects, they could attract one another…
ROEUChildren's hat (ABGO) · Telisa, Delicja
There are long functional cords with free ends attached to the hat. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries and strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements…
- FREU
Plastic bath toy set (OUATOO) · 10 animaux de bain - Ouatoo First
The product contains Bisphenol A (BPA) (measured value up to 0.04 mg/kg). BPA may damage fertility and has been identified as a substance affecting the hormonal systems of humans and animals. The product does not…
- DEEU
Tattoo ink (Dynamic) · Viking-Ink DYNAMIC CHOCOLATE
The product contains an excessive concentration of nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead (measured value up to 72.8 mg/kg, 9.27 mg/kg, 12.6 mg/kg and 2.66 mg/kg, respectively). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce…
- FREU
Electric socket (Legrand) · Prise de courant sans terre
As it is possible to access the live parts of the socket, there is a risk that the user might receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
IEEUSlimming belt (L(A)B) · Cryo Belt
The dimensions of the mains plug are too small. The electrical insulation of the power supply is insufficient. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply…
- PLEU
Toy musical instruments · Bear Concert
The toy can easily break, releasing small parts (rattling elements). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice → - SEEU
Haircare product · Miso keratin
The product contains formaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice → 
FIEUReflector · Snap-reflex
The product does not reflect light sufficiently. As a result, the user is not sufficiently visible in situations where high visibility is essential, and may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandOfficial notice →
ITEUPerfume (Glamour profumi) · Creed Silver
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child…
- ITEU
Perfume (Glamour profumi) · Monta dark
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child…
- ITEU
Perfume (Glamour profumi) · La notte dell'uomo
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child…
- PLEU
Rattle toy set · Baby Rattles
The rattles can easily break, generating small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice → - FIEU
Pencil case · Mermaid
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive…
EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandOfficial notice → 
LTEUExtension cord (EMOS) · EMOS
The device does not have protective earthing and the product's supply cord has insufficient insulation. Accessible parts can become live and the user could receive an electric shock from them. Moreover, the product…
- PLEU
Rattle toy (Pegaz Toys) · Ball set (Pileczka zestaw)
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value up to 111.7 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss when the product is used.The toy breaks easily releasing small plastic…
- HUEU
Bulb socket (COMMEL)
The insulation of the lamp socket cables is inadequate and the mains supply cable may become damaged at the cable entry opening. As a result, live parts may become accessible and the user may consequently receive an…
- IEEU
USB charger (Ultrapower) · Fast Charging Plug with Double USB Ports
The electrical insulation between the mains input and USB output is inadequate. As a consequence, the user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements…
BEEUPassenger car (Polestar) · Polestar 1
High voltage battery cells can overheat when the battery is fully charged. This can lead to a thermal event inside the battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Lamborghini) · Countach
Due to the improper bonding of the glass, the window glass of the rear engine bonnet could become completely detached from the vehicle, thus posing a risk for the following traffic. The product does not comply with the…
- DEEU
Passenger car (VW – Volkswagen) · Polo
Due to a manufacturing error the rear spoiler may not have been bonded to the tailgate. As a result the spoiler could detach, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…
- DEEU
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Peugeot) · Expert, Traveller
Due to the contact of the fuel line with the bodywork and plastic parts, there may be a possibility of a fuel leak at the rear of the vehicle. This could lead to loss of contact with the road or road users near the…
- FREU
Skin-lightening cream (Orlane) · Soin de blanc creme eclaircissante
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…
- FREU
Skin-lightening serum (Orlane) · Soin de blanc sérum éclaircissant
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…
- FREU
Skin-lightening lotion (Orlane) · Soin de blanc lotion eclaircissante
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…
- FREU
Skin care serum (Orlane) · Sérum fermeté thermo actif
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or…