Category
Hand tools: recall list and dangerous-product alerts
66 EU Safety Gate alerts concern hand tools. The first dates from 6 April 2021, the latest from 30 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 29, up from 18 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are injuries (50%), chemical (44%) and cuts (5%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (58%), tips over or lets the user fall (21%) and breaks or collapses (14%). 74% were for products made in China, 3% were for products made in Türkiye and 3% were for products made in Poland. 32% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 14% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon and eBay. The most common outcome was import rejected at the border (59% of EU alerts); 82% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates, lead and PAHs.
What happened to the products
- Import rejected at the border59%
- Withdrawn from the market20%
- Recalled from consumers14%
- Product destroyed14%
- Removed from online marketplace11%
- Sales ban5%
Shares of the 66 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 82% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 18% only voluntary measures by the business.
By country of origin
| Origin | Alerts | EU imports 2025 | Per €1B | Versus other origins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 49 | €799M | 17.52 | – |
Rates divide EU Safety Gate alerts by the value of extra-EU imports in the same customs codes (UN Comtrade, EU-27, converted from US dollars at the ECB annual average rate). They measure how often regulators flag products from this origin against the trade in them, not the share of products that are unsafe.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety Gate
12
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Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
58%, 38 alerts
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21%, 14 alerts
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14%, 9 alerts
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5%, 3 alerts
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3%, 2 alerts
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2%, 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 66 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Telescopic ladderTelescopic ladder Why: Breaks or collapsesImport rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02667/26 |
| 2026-09-22 | Ladder3 and 4 Step Ladders model UZ1K, G920, EFT26041144 Why: Breaks or collapsesImport rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02611/26 |
| 2026-04-28 | Step stoolSmall Foldable StoolsBrand: Turkish Household (UK) Limited · model THL-978, THL-979 · barcode 8682416569788 Why: Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers | SR/01282/26 | |
| 2026-04-23 | Telescopic ladder2.6MBrand: HBTower · model ZL0109 · barcode 921259522424 Why: Breaks or collapses · Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01240/26 | |
| 2026-04-15 | Electric saw185mm Electric Circular SawBrand: HITMAN · model HT-CLS-3348LS Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00039/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Telescopic ladder2.5M Telescopic Laddermodel 2.5M Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01071/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Telescopic ladder4.4M Telescopic Laddermodel 4.4M Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01067/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Telescopic ladder5M Telescopic Laddermodel 5M Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01072/26 | |
| 2026-03-26 | Telescopic ladder4.4M Telescopic Ladder Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
SR/00918/26 |
| 2026-03-25 | Telescopic ladder5M Telescopic LadderBrand: China-Base Ningbo Foreign Trade Co. Ltd Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0GGQR1P76).Amazon → |
SR/00911/26 |
| 2026-03-25 | PlierPäätyleikkuritBrand: Amrox · model TX29021 · barcode 6420286905686 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00912/26 | |
| 2026-03-18 | Wrist supportDouble‑sided wrist supportBrand: 24hshop · batch 10716 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00774/26 | |
| 2026-02-03 | JackTransmission JackBrand: Vevor · model SD0601 Import rejected at the border ordered | SR/00379/26 | |
| 2026-01-30 | Telescopic ladder2.6M and 3.2M Telescopic Laddersmodel DX BKG 320A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Import rejected at the border ordered | SR/00302/26 | |
| 2026-01-30 | Split ring pliersUistinrengaspihdit 4,5Brand: Patriot · model TY705 · barcode 6417512515047 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed ordered | SR/04186/25 | |
| 2026-01-23 | JackVevor Jack with AirbagBrand: Vevor · model HRQD-3CF-A Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00213/26 | |
| 2026-01-20 | Manual gear chain hoistManual Gear Chain HoistBrand: Vevor · model HS0.75-3 Import rejected at the border ordered | SR/00168/26 | |
| 2026-01-13 | Emergency hammer3-in-1 Emergency HammerBrand: FL-Tronics · model 250030/1097565 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00080/26 | |
| 2026-01-08 | Tool setHose Clamp Plier setBrand: XL Tools · model 291-XL0440131 · barcode 6438437167487 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00059/26 | |
| 2026-01-08 | Spring clip plierSpring clip plier, semi-rigid hoseBrand: XL Tools · model 291-XL044042 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00063/26 | |
| 2025-12-23 | Telescopic ladderTelescopic LadderBrand: Durhand · model B72-030 Why: Tips over or lets the user fall · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/03942/25 | |
| 2025-12-09 | Telescopic ladderStainless Steel 4.4M and 5M Telescopic Ladder Why: Tips over or lets the user fallProduct destroyed · Import rejected at the border ordered | SR/04318/25 | |
| 2025-11-20 | Folding ladderMultipurpose Telescoping LadderBrand: Protekk · model ALLLAD1010, ALLLAD1011 · barcode 5391540531754, 5391540531761 Why: Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | SR/04156/25 | |
| 2025-11-06 | Screwdriver setMiniature screwdriver setmodel 628368 · barcode 6410416283685 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed ordered | SR/03923/25 | |
| 2025-10-24 | Step ladder5 Step Ladder with HandrailsBrand: HB Tower · model KSL 105/ZL1405 Why: Tips over or lets the user fallProduct destroyed · Import rejected at the border ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
SR/03781/25 |
| 2025-10-21 | ScaleHanging Scale Brand: Ryom Digital · model 223-264 · barcode 5703156157271 Why: Button cells or batteries are accessible · Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/03697/25 | |
| 2025-10-16 | Telescopic ladder3.2M Telescopic Ladder model KIKO 5031-8 Why: Breaks or collapses · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/03616/25 | |
| 2025-10-09 | Telescopic ladder 3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9)model KIKO 5301-9 Why: Breaks or collapses · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/03547/25 | |
| 2025-10-07 | PliersCombination PlierBrand: Kseibi · model 141015 · barcode 4021401410157 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/03500/25 | |
| 2025-09-18 | Step ladderBlack Three-Step Folding Ladder Why: Tips over or lets the user fallImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/03354/25 | |
| 2025-09-11 | Screwdrivercordless screwdriver Brand: Proxxon · model 22295 · barcode 4006274222953 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/03280/25 | |
| 2025-07-09 | BeeperElectric Fence Keyring BeeperBrand: Gallagher · model 079667 · barcode 8713235079667 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02540/25 | |
| 2025-07-08 | Step ladderSingle-sided folding step ladder 4+1Brand: Craftex · barcode 6098403129194 Why: Tips over or lets the user fallRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | SR/02512/25 | |
| 2025-07-02 | Step ladderSteel step ladder SUPER MAX 4Brand: eurogold · model 2124 · barcode 7640114034497 Why: Tips over or lets the user fallRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | SR/02470/25 | |
| 2025-06-25 | Telescopic ladder3.8m Telescopic LadderBrand: YONGKANG MINGSHUD INDUSTRIAL&TRADE CO. LTD · model JL-101 Why: Breaks or collapses · Tips over or lets the user fallProduct destroyed · Import rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay.eBay → |
SR/02391/25 |
| 2025-05-14 | Cordless grease gunBrand: Makita · model DGP180RT, DGP180Z Recalled from consumers ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASINs: B0D7RDLP9N and B091JVKSL2).Amazon → |
SR/01784/25 |
| 2025-04-24 | Tool setRadio Removal Tool Set 20 PcsBrand: XL Tools · model 291-XL042022 · barcode 6438437122448 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01630/25 | |
| 2025-04-24 | Tool setCV Clamp Tool SetBrand: XL Tools · model 291-XL041007 · barcode 6438437014378 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01631/25 | |
| 2025-03-04 | Telescopic ladder3.8M Telescopic LadderBrand: TEEMZA · model MF-TLA380 Import rejected at the border ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
SR/00874/25 |
| 2025-03-04 | Telescopic ladderBrand: Acrohome Import rejected at the border · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07CVTJFW4) with the reference numbers X001VKKY4D anAmazon → |
SR/00873/25 |
| 2025-01-22 | Circlip plier setLukkorengaspihtisarjaBrand: Finbullet · model 1078 · barcode 6438152010785 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00345/25 | |
| 2024-12-13 | Tool setAlu tool box 141 pcsBrand: Prof · model 502587627 · barcode 6438313751182 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00073/24 | |
| 2024-12-05 | LadderHliníkový žebříkBrand: DRABEST · model DW3 BASIC · barcode 5904680993087 Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/02994/24 | |
| 2024-10-31 | Wire stripperKuorintapihdit 180 mm Brand: Finbullet · model 1027 · barcode 6430017705638 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/03090/24 | |
| 2024-10-31 | Bolt cuttersPulttisakset 200 mmBrand: Finbullet · model 1011 · barcode 6430017706635 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/03078/24 | |
| 2024-10-31 | Water pump plierVesipumppupihti 300 mmBrand: Finbullet · model 1019 · barcode 6430017704846 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/03076/24 | |
| 2024-10-02 | Folding pliersPellintaittopihti suora, balancing pliersBrand: Auto Tools, MR-tuote · model MR-1219, MR-2763 · barcode 6430032150758, 6430074695729 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02750/24 | |
| 2024-09-19 | Tool setTool set, Työkalusarja, Verktygssetmodel 281241 · barcode 6410412812414 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02695/24 | |
| 2024-09-11 | Tool setMulti Tool Box (51 pcs)Brand: FXA · model 501532321 · barcode 6438313221555 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02628/24 | |
| 2024-09-05 | Circlip pliersTang Borgveer, Recht Buiten, 180mm Brand: Lotus · model DHZ030-380802 · barcode 2010000380802 · batch 81761010005070 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/02581/24 | |
| 2024-08-06 | ClampLijmklemBrand: OK · model 603463 · barcode 8711247940395 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/02076/24 | |
| 2024-05-15 | Chainsaw bladeSQUIRE 12 TOOTHBrand: King Arthur's Tools · model 37812 · barcode 730205378122 Why: Blades or moving parts are unguardedSales ban ordered | A11/00059/24 | |
| 2024-02-22 | Rubber mallet · barcode 8719202585056 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Sales stopped ordered | A11/00024/24 | |
| 2023-05-10 | HammerMTX Tools Basic hammerBrand: mtx Tools · model A21T16, 70-19517 · barcode 6438025748531 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed ordered | A12/01071/23 | |
| 2022-07-14 | LadderAluminium Step Ladder Brand: ATM® (ATES MADENI ESYA SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.) · model 202195, ATM-200 · barcode 8691913101100 Product destroyed | A12/00967/22 | |
| 2022-07-14 | LadderAluminium Step LadderBrand: HAUSHALT · model 1914, 123000724 · barcode 3871880001558 · batch 09/2021 Product destroyed | A12/00966/22 | |
| 2022-07-06 | Cordless soldering ironFERM kit de soudageBrand: FERM · model SGM1014 · barcode 8717479087716 · batch 2000864 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban ordered | A12/00987/22 | |
| 2022-06-09 | Telescopic ladderTelescopic ladder 2.6mBrand: Diggers Tools · model DIGL26 · barcode 5425009851128 Why: Tips over or lets the user fall · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers | A12/00839/22 | |
| 2022-05-18 | Pruning shearsPruner / OksasaksetBrand: Tarmo · model 289422 · barcode 6410412894229 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00736/22 | |
| 2022-04-12 | Bolt cutterBolzenschneider Brand: Work Plus · model 63418 · barcode 8714892634183 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers | A12/00557/22 | |
| 2022-03-15 | HammerRecoilles HammerBrand: Fixit Tools · model TK1352 · barcode 6418914767904 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00440/22 | |
| 2022-03-07 | Flail-type cutting attachment for brush cutter Why: Blades or moving parts are unguarded · Breaks or collapsesRemoved from online marketplace ordered | A12/00092/22 | |
| 2022-01-04 | HammerRubber HammerBrand: Fixit Tools · model TK1358 · barcode 6418914767973 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00010/22 | |
| 2021-12-10 | Worktop for ladderAlumiininen työtaso monitoimitikkaisiinBrand: Karmfors · model 565/835mm · barcode 6438284145751 Recalled from consumers ordered | A12/01753/21 | |
| 2021-12-01 | Adjustable wrenchFXA adjustable wrench 150 mmBrand: FXA · model FXA200089, 501810054 · barcode 6438313304517 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01656/21 | |
| 2021-04-06 | Circular saw bladeBrand: Powermat · model PM0892 Why: Blades or moving parts are unguardedRecalled from consumers ordered | A12/00477/21 |