Dolls on Amazon: recalls and safety alerts
18 official alerts and recalls concern dolls sold on Amazon: 14 from EU Safety Gate and 4 from US CPSC. The first dates from 29 November 2020, the latest from 18 June 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 3, down from 5 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are choking (61%), chemical (56%) and injuries (17%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (61%), restricted chemical above the legal limit (39%) and button cells or batteries are accessible (22%). 94% were for products made in China and 6% were for products made in DR Congo. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (71% of EU alerts); 21% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSCQ4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
61%, 11 alerts
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39%, 7 alerts
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22%, 4 alerts
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11%, 2 alerts
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6%, 1 alerts
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6%, 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 18 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 |
BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Children's Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban; Sold on Amazon by HYBDOLLSBABESIDE Doll and Stroller Toys
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon from July 2025 through January 2026 for about $40. |
CPSC 26561 | |
| 2026-03-03 |
Doll house toyBuilding Blocks Dolls HouseBrand: HAPPY childhood · batch 862-06
Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explode · Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Button cells or batteries are accessible · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. |
SR/00691/26 | |
| 2025-11-13 |
Bettina Doll Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Shantou Chenghai Xingzigu Toy IndustryBettina Doll Set with Magic Light Unicorn
Why: Button cells or batteries are accessibleRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon from August 2025 through September 2025 for about $28. |
CPSC 26085 | |
| 2025-08-19 |
Baby dollBrand: kinderplay · model KP4839 · barcode 5901785926460
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Button cells or batteries are accessibleRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07KRDQV9N) |
SR/03047/25 | |
| 2025-08-19 |
Baby dollBrand: kinderplay · model KP4840N, KP4840 · barcode 5901785920345
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Button cells or batteries are accessible · Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers · Sales stopped Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B08281HFG9) |
SR/03048/25 | |
| 2025-05-08 |
Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by BabywantsXylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets
Recalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com from May 2021 through January 2025 for about $20. |
CPSC 25252 | |
| 2025-01-09 |
Plastic dollShengruili Fliegende fee lila / Fliegende Schimmernde FeeBrand: Pincess aerocraft · model NO8018 · barcode X001Q77OJ9
Why: Non-compliant plug or socket · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BWDS7GXW). |
SR/00218/25 | |
| 2025-01-09 |
Plastic dollShengruili Fliegende fee - Eis u. SchneeBrand: Flying · barcode X001Q76VZR
Why: Non-compliant plug or socket · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BWDR2DNP). |
SR/00200/25 | |
| 2024-02-15 |
Nesting toy dollsURFEDA Nesting Dolls Russian Stacking Matryoshka Dolls Toy Children Puzzle Toy lntelligence Devel...Brand: URFEDA · model HYDS-12-LLZYJH-11525#02 · barcode 3785098 HN5879L
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedOther measure Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BV2TQFVQ) |
A12/00378/24 | |
| 2024-02-08 |
Nesting dollsLICHENGTAI Matroschka Puppen · barcode X001PVPYQL
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description ious online platforms, including AliExpress, eBay, Etsy and Amazon ASIN: B0BR9TFMM4; |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in various online platforms, including AliExpress, eBay, Etsy and Amazon ASIN: B0BR9TFMM4;AliExpress →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description online, in various online platforms, including AliExpress, eBay, Etsy and Amazon ASIN: B0BR9TFMM4;eBay →EtsyWording in the official record · found in the official product description e, in various online platforms, including AliExpress, eBay, Etsy and Amazon ASIN: B0BR9TFMM4;Etsy → |
A12/00293/24 |
| 2024-01-31 |
Nesting toy dollsYouuys Matroschka Bärenfiguren · barcode X001FI87U9
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description e, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress.AliExpress →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description t sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress.eBay →EtsyWording in the official record · found in the official product description online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress.Etsy → |
A12/00210/24 |
| 2024-01-30 |
Nesting toy dolls5 Stück Russische Matroschka-Puppen Bärendesign HolzpuppeBrand: ULTNICE · model 2853380 · barcode X001ROTPW
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07C9YC1ML), eBay, Etsy and AliExpress. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07C9YC1ML), eBay, Etsy and AliExpress.AliExpress →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description t sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07C9YC1ML), eBay, Etsy and AliExpress.eBay →EtsyWording in the official record · found in the official product description online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07C9YC1ML), eBay, Etsy and AliExpress.Etsy → |
A12/00209/24 |
| 2024-01-09 |
Nesting toy dollsMatroschka Puppen Kinder Süß Tier Pinguin Figur Silikon Matrojschka Puppen Russian NestBrand: Promise Babe · model PGJ128801-1P@MX-FBA · barcode X0010M9DLX
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BPG782TM). |
A12/00033/24 | |
| 2023-11-15 |
Nesting doll setMatroschka aus Holz, Matrjoschka Russian Nesting Dolls, Stapel Puppe Spielzeug, etc. ...Brand: XUBX · model X001HHFVB1
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description m x 1.3 cm x 2.6 cm; Product sold online, in particular via Amazon ASIN BO9NB96YJH |
A12/02731/23 | |
| 2023-05-04 |
CultureFly Recalls L.O.L. Surprise! Trick or Treat Subscription Boxes Sold with Metal Doll Pins Due to the Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)L.O.L. Surprise! Trick or Treat subscription boxes sold with Metal Doll Pins
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at https://thelolsurprisebox.com and www.amazon.com from October 2021 through December 2021 for about $38 f |
CPSC 23752 | |
| 2020-12-21 |
Toy Elf DollTiny Baby Elf DollBrand: Wuleeuper · model Blue Boy, Green Boy, Orange Boy, Orange Girl, Pink Girl, Purple Girl
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Plastic packaging too thin · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon. |
A12/01871/20 | |
| 2020-11-29 |
Baby dollNew Baby Surprise Dollmodel N. 568-6 · barcode 6970500106875 · batch a112909
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon. |
A12/01701/20 | |
| 2020-11-29 |
Baby dollBaby LovelyBrand: Zengyu
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon. |
A12/01695/20 |