Alibaba Toys recall list
7 EU Safety Gate alerts concern toys sold on Alibaba. The first dates from 15 February 2020, the latest from 21 January 2026. The hazards named most often are choking (57%), chemical (29%) and strangulation (14%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (57%) and restricted chemical above the legal limit (43%). 86% were for products made in China. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (71% of EU alerts); 29% included a measure ordered by an authority. The EU alerts were notified most often by the authorities of United Kingdom (57%), Germany (14%) and Netherlands (14%). Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates and lead.
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) | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
57%, 4 alerts
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43%, 3 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 7 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 |
Toy water gunBackpack Water Gun Little BESSNmodel 712Y
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba and Frugoo. |
SR/00158/26 | |
| 2020-11-12 |
Wooden toyCameramodel ho0012R · barcode 255382005692
Sales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba. |
A12/01526/20 | |
| 2020-03-31 |
Make up toy setDream Girl Little PrincessBrand: Jocestyle · model 1399
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Aliexpress/Alibaba. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Aliexpress/Alibaba.AliExpress → |
A12/00542/20 |
| 2020-02-21 |
Toy construction setKitoz Big Size Marble Race Run Maze Ball Track Funnel Slide Building Block Brick Educational ToyBrand: Kitoz Toys
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description n a cardboard box and it was sold online, in particular via Alibaba. |
A12/00329/20 | |
| 2020-02-21 |
Toy construction setElectronic Building BlocksBrand: FLY AC
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · named in an official photo's file name (a screenshot) photo: Toy photo as shown on Aliexpress.pngAliExpress → |
A12/00325/20 |
| 2020-02-17 |
Plastic dollDisney Frozen Elsa Anna Dolls Plush Toys Princess girls Action Toy Figures for kids birthday gift Brand: Disney
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba. |
A12/00229/20 | |
| 2020-02-15 |
Push-along toyBambin en bois détachable push trolley marhe marcheur jouets enfant blocs de construction dessin A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Alibaba/Aliexpress. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Alibaba/Aliexpress.AliExpress → |
A12/00244/20 |