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Shein: recalls and official safety alerts
15 EU Safety Gate alerts concern products recorded under the brand Shein. The first dates from 14 December 2021, the latest from 16 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 7, up from 5 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are choking (47%), chemical (33%) and strangulation (20%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (40%), restricted chemical above the legal limit (33%) and cords or drawstrings can strangle (13%). 100% were for products made in China. The products flagged most are necklaces, bracelets and rings (7%), children's clothing (7%) and fancy-dress costumes (7%). 100% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 80% name an online marketplace, most often Shein, Amazon and Temu. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (40% of EU alerts); 47% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include PFAS / PFOA, nickel and boron.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateQ4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
40%, 6 alerts
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33%, 5 alerts
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13%, 2 alerts
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7%, 1 alerts
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7%, 1 alerts
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7%, 1 alerts
Counts are alerts naming the platform in the official record, not all dangerous products sold there. Many records name no seller at all. How we count
Download these 15 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Cushion coverBrand: Shein · barcode PB25111401222827 · batch 123 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
Shein |
SR/02448/26 |
| 2026-09-15 | NecklaceBrand: Shein Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the product identifier www.shein.com Unique identifier: sj2411077470750885Shein → |
SR/02498/26 |
| 2026-05-07 | Children's romper suit2 pièces Ensemble barboteuse et chapeau en tricot doux pour bébé fille nouveau-né avec bordureBrand: Shein Why: Cords or drawstrings can strangleRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sa25080635570757789)Shein → |
SR/01400/26 |
| 2026-04-08 | Fancy-dress costumeGlamorique kids, robe tutue en maille impriméeBrand: Shein · model sk2409255151511500 Why: Cords or drawstrings can strangleRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description a Shein (unique product identifier: sk2409255151511500) and Amazon.Amazon →SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sk2409255151511500) and Amazon.Shein → |
SR/00949/26 |
| 2026-03-20 | Soother holderDummy ClipBrand: Shein, Dongguan Xike Silicone Technology · model XK-LZ-00007 · barcode 2507211355078 · batch 08/10/2024 Why: Breaks or collapsesRemoved from online marketplace |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein.Shein → |
SR/00852/26 |
| 2026-02-06 | JacketVeste à capuchon mauve et zip jauneBrand: Shein · model EXPLOREWE - Teen 13Y · batch 08/2024 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description via Shein (product identifier: SKC#sk2408200095729842) and Amazon.Amazon →SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: SKC#sk2408200095729842) and Amazon.Shein → |
SR/00034/26 |
| 2025-12-11 | Inflatable matInflatable Ocean Water Mat Inflatable Ocean WaterBrand: Shein · model PPD-DZ-105yxhblan · barcode 63980808864 · batch MT20250205 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedImport rejected at the border ordered |
TemuWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via TEMU.Temu → |
SR/04330/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Toy slimeButter SlimeBrand: Shein · model J240429109875 · barcode B240429408933 · batch sl2404067777230859 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban ordered |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein.Shein → |
SR/03101/25 |
| 2025-06-17 | Sticky hand toyBrand: Shein · batch 78451323 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online in particular via Shein (product identifier: sh2501046981288502).Shein → |
SR/02214/25 |
| 2025-06-13 | Acrylic gemstone toy setBrand: Shein · model HQKM40322153 · batch 2024101808 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: sh2403226761266321).Shein → |
SR/02215/25 |
| 2025-06-12 | Bath toy setBrand: Shein · model bshy-12 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein.Shein → |
SR/02207/25 |
| 2025-06-12 | Fidget ringsBrand: Shein · batch 215444770 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein.Shein → |
SR/02208/25 |
| 2023-02-02 | EarringsSliver Hollow Vintage Earrings Brand: Shein · model SWEAR03210126536 · barcode B220224096074 · batch DW210111001#B Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace | A12/00188/23 | |
| 2023-01-03 | Soft toy1pc Bear Design Pet Plush ToyBrand: Shein · model B220914026510-1 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedConsumers warned ordered | A12/01789/22 | |
| 2021-12-14 | Children's sleepwearChildren's SleepwearBrand: Shein · model Sknight10190731477, Sknight10191129405 · batch Sizes 120, 130, 140, 150 and 160 Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers | A12/01779/21 |