Hand tools from China
49 official alerts and recalls concern hand tools made in China, 14 of them in 2025 (data to 1 October 2026).
49 EU Safety Gate alerts concern hand tools made in China. The first dates from 1 December 2021, the latest from 30 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 26, up from 12 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are chemical (49%), injuries (47%) and cuts (4%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (63%), tips over or lets the user fall (22%) and breaks or collapses (14%). 24% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 16% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon and eBay. The most common outcome was import rejected at the border (78% of EU alerts); 94% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates, lead and PAHs.
- Alerts per €1B of EU imports, 2025
- 17.52
- EU imports from China, 2025
- €799M
- Sold online
- 24%
- Name a marketplace
- 16%
- Marked counterfeit
- 0%
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
2
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
63%, 31 alerts
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22%, 11 alerts
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14%, 7 alerts
What to test for
- Phthalates17
- Lead13
- PAHs3
Substances named in the official risk descriptions, by number of alerts.
Most common hazards
Which authorities flag it
- Northern Ireland21
- Finland20
- Netherlands2
- Hungary1
What happened to the products
- Import rejected at the border78%
- Withdrawn from the market14%
- Removed from online marketplace12%
- Product destroyed12%
Latest alerts
Download these 49 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 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 | |
| 2025-10-24 | 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 |
| 2025-10-16 | 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 | |
| 2025-06-25 | 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 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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 | |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 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 | |
| 2024-02-22 | 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 | |
| 2022-07-06 | 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 | |
| 2022-05-18 | Pruning shearsPruner / OksasaksetBrand: Tarmo · model 289422 · barcode 6410412894229 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00736/22 | |
| 2022-03-15 | HammerRecoilles HammerBrand: Fixit Tools · model TK1352 · barcode 6418914767904 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00440/22 | |
| 2022-01-04 | 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 |