Choking hazard recalls in 2021

64 official choking hazard recalls reported in 2021 (records start Oct 2021), from government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2021

64

Records start Oct 2021

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Clek3
  2. Speks3
  3. Hanna Andersson2
  4. Safari1
  5. Happy House1
  6. Heng Run Toys1

By product type

  1. Toys & kids58
  2. Clothing & jewellery2
  3. Vehicles1
  4. Other1
  5. Electrical1
  6. Home & garden1

Choking hazard recalls in 2021

  1. 2021-12-24
  2. DKEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Soother (FRIGG) · FRIGG silicone pacifier

    The product breaks easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Product Safety Directive and European standard EN…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by DenmarkFRIGGOfficial notice →
  3. ROEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Baby sweater (Safari) · Kidomido Lord

    The small parts (rhinestones) can easily detach from the sweater. A small children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by RomaniaSafariOfficial notice →
  4. ROEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Baby sweater (Happy House)

    The small decorative rhinestones can easily detach. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by RomaniaHappy HouseOfficial notice →
  5. BEEU
    Toys & kidschoking, suffocation

    Toy rattle

    The product can easily break, resulting in small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product's packaging is too thin; if a child plays with the bag, the plastic can cover the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →
  6. BEEU
    Toys & kidschoking, damage to hearing, strangulation

    Toy musical instruments

    The various instruments have detachable small parts and protruding parts, and can easily break creating further small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, If the toy is used improperly…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →
  7. BEEU
    Toys & kidschoking, strangulation

    Pull-along toy

    Small parts (knob) may detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the cord of the toy is too long. It may get wrapped around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →
  8. BEEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Toy rattle

    The product can easily break, resulting in small parts as well as long protruding parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →
  9. BEEU
    Vehicleschoking, drowning

    Inflatable floating seat (O-Kinee) · Car Swimming Ring

    Small parts detach easily from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product is incorrectly labelled as a toy, but should be considered as a floating seat which should be used…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumO-KineeOfficial notice →
  10. CYEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Teething toy (Giocattoli Clementoni) · Blooming Flower

    The toy may break generating separated small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71 -1.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CyprusGiocattoli ClementoniOfficial notice →
  11. CYEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Toy bow and arrow set (YOU SHENG DA) · THE PIRATES - Power weapons

    The suction cups of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups can obstruct the airways and lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CyprusYOU SHENG DAOfficial notice →
  12. FIEU
    Toys & kidschoking, suffocation

    Children's cutlery set (Herobility) · Eco Baby Spoon and Fork

    The fork can break and small parts (f.e. prongs) may detach from it. These plastic fragments can be swallowed, without being observed, along with the food consumed, producing a risk of choking and even injury, in…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandHerobilityOfficial notice →
  13. LTEU
    Toys & kidschoking, injuries

    Toy set (Heng Run Toys) · Happy shaking bell

    Small parts (frog shirt, mounting bracket bolt, plastic box ring for music box) may easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Moreover, the crates of the music box and the frog can…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaHeng Run ToysOfficial notice →
  14. PLEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Toy xylophone (Primark) · Wooden Xylophone

    Small parts (xylophone foot and ball at the top of the mallet) may easily detach form the toy. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandPrimarkOfficial notice →
  15. PLEU
    Toys & kidschemical, choking

    Children hair clip with LED light (H&M)

    The button cell batteries are easily accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways, or could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract if they…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandH&MOfficial notice →
  16. HUEU
    Otherchoking, suffocation

    Soother holder (Baby Bruin)

    The product breaks easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.The inadequate holes in the garment fastening (lion clip) could cause the child to suffocate. The product…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryBaby BruinOfficial notice →
  17. 2021-12-20
  18. US
    Toys & kidsChild Seat

    Clek, Inc.: Label Can Come Apart and May Pose Choking Hazard

    Detached pieces of the labels can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAClek, Inc.596 affectedOfficial notice →
  19. CA
  20. AU
    Toys & kids

    FRIGG Classic and Daisy Silicone Dummies

    A broken teat may pose a choking hazard for young children, which can lead to severe injury or death.

  21. 2021-12-17
  22. ROEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Babies' hat (AJS)

    The hat has small decorative stones that can easily detach from it.A child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by RomaniaAJSOfficial notice →
  23. ROEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Babies' hat (Ala Baby)

    The hat has small decorative stones that can easily detach from it. A child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by RomaniaAla BabyOfficial notice →
  24. LTEU
    Toys & kidschoking, suffocation

    Plastic toy · Top Super Happy Time

    Small parts can easily detach (plastic cord, legs, small wheel, metal screw, stickers with plastic cord). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaOfficial notice →
  25. PLEU
    Toys & kidsinjuries

    Magnetic balls · Kulki magnetyczne

    The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
  26. CYEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Plastic doll · Babies

    Small parts (hand) may easily detach. A child can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by CyprusOfficial notice →
  27. DKEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Baby Gym (Sebra) · Sebra Activity center, Baby Gym

    The toy can easily break, resulting in small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by DenmarkSebraOfficial notice →
  28. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Plush toy · Jouets mignons de peluche de girafe

    Small parts can easily detach (chain). As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  29. 2021-12-16
  30. NZ
    Toys & kids

    West Avenue 1.8m & 2.1m Snow Tipped Artificial Christmas Trees

    The trees have polystyrene artificial snow on the tips of the branches that can easily come loose and dislodge. If the small artificial snow pieces come loose, they may pose a choking / suffocation hazard for young…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  31. CA
  32. 2021-12-15
  33. CA
  34. 2021-12-10
  35. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Costume · Halloween citrouille bébé enfants garçons filles barboteuse

    The product has small parts, namely a button, that can be easily detached. A child can put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  36. ATEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Rattle toy · Rasselball /// Rattleball

    Small parts (part of the toy's arms, threaded beads) can easily detach from the rattle. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by AustriaOfficial notice →
  37. PLEU
    Toys & kidsinjuries

    Magnetic balls · Magnetyczne kulki 3mm

    The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
  38. FIEU
    Home & gardenchoking, suffocation

    Drinking bottle (Zéfal) · Little Z - 350

    Small parts can easily detach from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14350.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandZéfalOfficial notice →
  39. 2021-12-03
  40. FREU
    Toys & kidschoking, suffocation

    Children's fancy-dress costume

    The product has small parts, namely a button, that can be easily detached. A child can put it in the mouth and choke.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  41. LTEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Toy bow with arrows · Shooting Interesting Game

    The suction cups of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups can obstruct the airways and lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by LithuaniaOfficial notice →
  42. HUEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Toy musical instrument set · The product contains Chinese inscriptions.

    Small parts (cap, legs and arms of the pig figure) may easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
  43. SKEU
    Toys & kidschoking

    Wooden puzzle

    The product contains loose small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by SlovakiaOfficial notice →
  44. PLEU
    Toys & kidschoking, cuts, damage to hearing

    Toy musical instrument set · Baby musical instruments

    The rattles can easily break, resulting in small parts, and their handles are too long. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The drum can break easily, creating sharp edges which may cause cuts. Moreover,…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
  45. PLEU
    Toys & kidschemical, choking

    Plastic toy · Parrot Birds

    The button cell batteries are easily accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways, or could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract if they…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
  46. 2021-12-01
  47. US
    Toys & kidsChild Seat

    Clek, Inc.: Child Seat Canopy Support May Pose Choking Hazard

    A detached piece of plastic can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAClek, Inc.5,504 affectedOfficial notice →
  48. US
    Toys & kidsChild Seat

    Clek, Inc.: Loose Foam in Child Seat May Become Choking Hazard

    Loose pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.

    NHTSAClek, Inc.150,599 affectedOfficial notice →