Toys from Germany
40 official alerts and recalls concern toys made in Germany, 7 of them in 2025 (data to 1 October 2026).
40 EU Safety Gate alerts concern toys made in Germany. The first dates from 23 January 2020, the latest from 22 July 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 5, down from 7 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are choking (57%), chemical (22%) and injuries (18%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (60%), restricted chemical above the legal limit (30%) and breaks or collapses (8%). 42% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 20% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, Otto and Allegro. The most common outcome was recalled from consumers (60% of EU alerts); 40% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead, phthalates and nitrosamines.
- Alerts per €1B of EU imports, 2025
- –
- Sold online
- 42%
- Name a marketplace
- 20%
- Marked counterfeit
- 0%
Germany is in the EU: there is no extra-EU import figure to compare against.
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
6
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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) | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
60%, 24 alerts
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30%, 12 alerts
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8%, 3 alerts
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8%, 3 alerts
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5%, 2 alerts
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5%, 2 alerts
What to test for
- Lead3
- Phthalates2
- Nitrosamines1
- Cadmium1
- Chromium (VI)1
- Boron1
Substances named in the official risk descriptions, by number of alerts.
Most common hazards
Which authorities flag it
- Germany9
- Austria9
- France7
- Netherlands4
What happened to the products
- Recalled from consumers60%
- Withdrawn from the market55%
- Sales ban25%
- Product destroyed12%
Latest alerts
Download these 40 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Puzzle matPuzzle Matte, Kids Playing MatBrand: all kids united · model 69644451, 99440202 · barcode 4250410342139 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Breaks or collapsesSales stopped |
Otto |
SR/02092/26 |
| 2026-04-17 | BalloonsLuftballons, Partyballomns Ballon 2 (Luftballon_macaron_100)Brand: LOCKII Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB).Amazon → |
SR/01198/26 |
| 2026-02-26 | Fancy-dress costumemodel 0026007-052-084 · barcode 4015678219995 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | SR/00638/26 | |
| 2025-12-22 | Game toy Push-pop paměťová hraBrand: WH2400327 · model 94346 · barcode 4018587943463 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/04460/25 | |
| 2025-10-23 | Pull-along toy carRückzieh-Auto "Huhn"Brand: Die Spiegelburg · model Huhn · barcode 4029753223999 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | SR/03760/25 | |
| 2025-08-13 | Toy treeMontessori Sound TreeBrand: Tiny Tumble Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedConsumers warned | SR/02946/25 | |
| 2025-07-15 | Playmatmodel 5720501333 · barcode 57205003331000000100 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | SR/02630/25 | |
| 2025-06-12 | Toy make-up setAqua kinder-schmink-set - ButterflyBrand: JOFRIKA · model #JF99613 · barcode 4002299996138 · batch 729355 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | SR/02199/25 | |
| 2025-06-02 | Finger paintFingerforbenBrand: ökoNORM · model 79601 · barcode 4019427796010 · batch 2024-006 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned |
AllegroWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Allegro, Amazon and youdoit.frAllegro →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Allegro, Amazon and youdoit.frAmazon → |
SR/01088/25 |
| 2025-04-29 | Wooden puzzleHolz-PuzzleBrand: alldoro · model 67013 (1.2.3), 67016 (Farm) · barcode 4251357670132, 4251357670163 · batch 2019-1011 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers | SR/01684/25 | |
| 2024-11-26 | SwingBABY-SCHAUKEL, 32x30x26, MYCONABrand: CONACORD · model 36 550 1 · barcode 4004947365501 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Product destroyed ordered | A12/03353/24 | |
| 2024-10-29 | Toy slimeZootiere PuttyBrand: FUN TRADING · model 4853 · barcode 4260612161377 · batch 2308 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Sales stopped ordered | A12/03038/24 | |
| 2024-08-13 | Magnetic toy512 Pieces Modelle für Freizeitspielzeug am Wochenende · barcode X0021KBZ6N · batch DE75953132 Why: Small magnets can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D5T918G5).Amazon → |
A12/02274/24 |
| 2024-01-17 | Toy crossbowArbalète en bois à bouchonBrand: EcoloJeux · model 745 Why: Projectiles hit too hardWithdrawn from the market | A12/00072/24 | |
| 2024-01-16 | Toy bow and arrows setKinderbogen Brand: HOLZSPIELEREI · model 73706-80B, 73709-80 · barcode 4260257938839, 4260515185678 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban ordered | A12/00982/23 | |
| 2023-11-16 | Toy crossbowArmbrust groß Vollholz natur, geöltBrand: BestSaller · model 1216 · barcode 4250115512165 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN B07BRPBQK5.Amazon → |
A12/02764/23 |
| 2023-11-15 | Toy crossbowHandarmbrust Voll-Holz naturBrand: BestSaller · model 1211 · barcode 4250115512110 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN B078GVP8MP.Amazon → |
A12/02765/23 |
| 2023-04-27 | Wooden toy with key ringPorte-clés Animaux flexibleBrand: Small Foot Company (LEGLER) · model Ours · barcode 4020972039293 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Sharp edges or pointsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00895/23 | |
| 2023-04-25 | Plastic duck toySchokolinsen aus 60% Milchschokolade mit buntem Zuckerüberzug · batch L4102711 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Breaks or collapsesWithdrawn from the market | A12/00922/23 | |
| 2023-04-12 | Wooden toyBrand: Hess · barcode 4016977157148 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/00697/23 |
| 2023-04-05 | Toy bowKinderbogen Brand: HOLZSPIELEREI · model 7370680 · barcode 4260170065582 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00647/23 | |
| 2023-03-23 | Magnetic toy set Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon.de under the name "ideomag Stresskiller" (ASIN BO7H1X3K9Q).Amazon → |
A12/00621/23 |
| 2023-03-02 | Finger paintPeinture à doigtsBrand: Hema · model 15.92.0011 · barcode 8716618277926 · batch 210 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00466/23 | |
| 2023-02-22 | Toy crossbow setBrand: GAPOLA Armbrust-Spiele · model 2061 · batch 21169 Why: Projectiles hit too hardWithdrawn from the market | A12/00330/23 | |
| 2022-09-16 | Squeeze toySqueeze DinosaurBrand: Out Of The Blue KG · model 12/0886 · barcode 4029811448609 Why: Microbial contaminationRecalled from consumers ordered | A12/01139/22 | |
| 2022-06-09 | Puffer toyMonster Würmer 6-Fach sort.Brand: Trendhaus · model 947406 · barcode 4032722947406 · batch CH26855 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWarnings added to product · Sales stopped | A12/00833/22 | |
| 2022-06-09 | Toy whistle Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Too loud for hearingProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00850/22 | |
| 2022-06-08 | Toy whistle Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Too loud for hearingProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00849/22 | |
| 2022-06-02 | Wooden toyWooden baby activity toyBrand: Playtive · model IAN 364427_2010, MS-9102 · barcode 4055334203098 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers | A12/00798/22 | |
| 2022-06-02 | Toy RattleWooden RattleBrand: Playtive · model IAN 364427_210, MS-9103 · barcode 4055334203104 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers | A12/00801/22 | |
| 2022-05-24 | Squeezable toy Edition 1Brand: Big Schmoopies · model 8024 · barcode 4105560080243 · batch 2021/10/01 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Sales stopped | A12/00759/22 | |
| 2021-09-09 | Soft toyKnautschbär mit LEDmodel Quetschspielzeug, Knautschspielzeug · barcode 4058411009392 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered | A12/01291/21 | |
| 2021-09-01 | Finger paintsWasserlösliche FingermalfarbenBrand: CREATHEK · model 633 09 508 · barcode 4018501049547 Why: Microbial contaminationRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/01258/21 | |
| 2021-06-16 | Magazine with a bow and 3 arrowsBenjamin Blümchen Nr. 6 - Ritterbogen mit 3 PfeilenBrand: Benjamin Blümchen · model Modellnummer Spielzeug: 422106 · batch 4198556503994 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00899/21 | |
| 2021-01-18 | Toy slimemodel BDD: 12/2019; Lot# 0151843 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00072/21 | |
| 2020-12-23 | Wooden toyRolling CatBrand: Waldfabrik BLACK FOREST · model Rollies / Art.2106-1 · barcode 250867800091 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Breaks or collapsesSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01638/20 | |
| 2020-12-03 | Wooden ToyTrain with numbers and magnetsBrand: Small foot Company · model 01656 · barcode ean 4020972072795 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01671/20 | |
| 2020-12-03 | Wooden ToyFeuerdracheBrand: Walter / nic / nictoys.de · model Art. 63902 · barcode 4038162639024 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01669/20 | |
| 2020-05-06 | Face-painting crayons12 crayons - Theater Make-upBrand: 2008 l, Fantasy MAKE UP · model 33005, art. 1-2345-00 · barcode 4003755025232 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers | A12/00700/20 | |
| 2020-01-23 | Toy car setBaufahrzeuge-SetBrand: Playtive Junior · model Art. n°: 322000_1901 · barcode 4056232664691 · batch 07/2019 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00084/20 |