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Bol
11 EU Safety Gate alerts named Bol in the 12 months to 1 October 2026. Across all years, 56 EU Safety Gate alerts and 0 US CPSC recalls have named it.
56 EU Safety Gate alerts concern products sold on Bol. The first dates from 10 November 2020, the latest from 1 October 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 9, up from 3 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are injuries (34%), choking (29%) and damage to sight (14%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (29%), small magnets can be swallowed (14%) and laser, UV or light too strong (14%). 68% were for products made in China, 4% were for products made in Netherlands and 4% were for products made in Belgium. The products flagged most are laser pointers (14%), magnetic toys and magnet sets (12%) and lamps and led lights (9%). The most common outcome was recalled from consumers (61% of EU alerts); 54% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates, lead and cadmium.
- Alerts naming Bol, last 12 months
- 11
- EU Safety Gate, all years
- 56
- US CPSC recalls
- 0
- Per 10M self-reported EU users
- –
small sample Small sample: fewer than 30 alerts in 12 months, so no rate is shown. Compare with care.
What the official records show
Is Bol safe? What the official records show
In the 12 months to 1 October 2026, 11 of 4,025 EU Safety Gate alerts (0.3%) named Bol as a place of sale. Each alert concerns one product that a national authority acted on. The records say nothing about the far larger number of products that were never tested, so they cannot rate Bol as a whole.
Are toys from Bol safe for children?
31 official alerts and recalls naming Bol concerned toys or childcare articles, 8 of them in the last 12 months. The most common hazards were choking and injuries. Each is listed below with a link to the official notice.
Why are products sold on Bol flagged?
In the official risk descriptions of alerts naming Bol, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (29%), small magnets can be swallowed (14%) and laser, UV or light too strong (14%).
Which harmful chemicals were found in products sold on Bol?
The official risk descriptions of alerts naming Bol mention, by number of alerts: Phthalates (1), Lead (1), Cadmium (1).
What happened to the products sold on Bol?
The most common measures were recalled from consumers (61%), withdrawn from the market (61%), sales ban (9%). 54% of the alerts include a measure ordered by an authority rather than taken voluntarily.
How does Bol compare with other platforms?
By official alerts in the last 12 months, Bol ranks 9 of 20 platforms named. Larger platforms are named more often, so see the side-by-side comparison and the rates per user before comparing.
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) | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
29%, 16 alerts
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14%, 8 alerts
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14%, 8 alerts
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9%, 5 alerts
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7%, 4 alerts
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7%, 4 alerts
Most-flagged product types
- Laser pointers8
- Magnetic toys and magnet sets7
- Lamps and LED lights5
- Baby carriers, walkers and high chairs3
- Ladders3
- Baby sleeping bags, cots and nests2
- Chargers and power adapters2
- Slime and putty1
- Hair dryers and straighteners1
- Children's clothing1
Most-flagged categories
- Toys26
- Laser pointers8
- Electrical appliances7
- Childcare articles5
- Construction products4
- Lighting equipment3
- Clothing and textiles1
- Furniture1
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Phthalates1
- Lead1
- Cadmium1
What happened to the products
- Recalled from consumers61%
- Withdrawn from the market61%
- Sales ban9%
- Sales stopped2%
- Consumers warned2%
Shares of the 56 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 54% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 46% only voluntary measures by the business.
How the platform was identified
- Found in the official product description48
- Listed in the official marketplace field5
- Found in the product identifier3
All alerts naming Bol
Download these 56 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 |
Magnetic toyMagnetic Sticks 61 pcs Brand: JUST23 · model KBB-61 · barcode 5404037400836 · batch K20240A1
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: Bol.com |
SR/02777/26 | |
| 2026-10-01 |
Magnetic toyMagnetic balls 5mm rainbow color Brand: Bimivo · barcode 8721249123207
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: Bol.com |
SR/02784/26 | |
| 2026-09-29 |
Magnetic ball point penFidget pen Brand: Gigicial
Why: Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier www.bol.com |
SR/02719/26 | |
| 2026-09-29 |
Magnetic ball point penFidget pen model CJMUQHEHH
Why: Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier www.bol.com |
SR/02715/26 | |
| 2026-09-29 |
Magnetic putty toyMagnetic Putty Gold model GB6675.1-2014, GB6675.2-2014, GB6675.3-2014, GB6675.4-2014, LG-MF1001 · barcode 6977376060119
Why: Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier www.bol.com |
SR/02702/26 | |
| 2026-09-23 |
Night lightBrand: Luvion · model Automatic Night Lights · barcode 8718546340932, 8718546348440
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: Bol.com |
SR/02587/26 | |
| 2026-09-22 |
Toy with pull stringsFunny Puller - Montesori Sensory ToyBrand: MANMI TOP · model MT033516
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Cords or drawstrings can strangleRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: Bol.com |
SR/02576/26 | |
| 2026-09-22 |
Night lightBrand: RS Goods · model 012 · barcode 8721325912084
Why: Live parts can be touchedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: Bol.com |
SR/02581/26 | |
| 2026-05-06 |
Sand activity toyGlow sand ArtBrand: DIY (Do it yourself) Jonotoys BV · model 4499 · barcode 8720847744999 · batch 20250325
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
SR/01318/26 | |
| 2026-03-03 |
Sand art activity toySand paintingBrand: MOXY · model 100037, 100122, 163000, BT360402, TT723276 · barcode 8714274360402, 8714274723276, 8715427068824, 8715427068831, 8715427136066, 8715427170442 · batch PO-202400161, PO-240519, PO-242561 & PO-251115, PO-250436, PO-251358
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via bol.com. |
SR/00665/26 | |
| 2026-01-08 |
Hair dryer brushBlower brush Interchangeable hot hair stylermodel 5250 · barcode 6997201732189
Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via bol.com. |
SR/00054/26 | |
| 2025-08-21 |
Magnetic toyKlusterBrand: Borderline Editions · barcode 3770003625605 · batch 30201
Why: Small magnets can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
OR/00057/25 | |
| 2025-07-23 |
Plastic swingBrand: TriX · model 132.001.007.003 · barcode 5413050048123
Why: Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
OR/00076/25 | |
| 2025-05-22 |
Children's dressJ ELLA LEONORA DRESSBrand: WE · model 45256288 · barcode 8720715955397
Why: Cords or drawstrings can strangleRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Zalando, Bol.com, Wehkamp, About You and Otto. |
OttoWording in the official record · found in the official product description in particular via Zalando, Bol.com, Wehkamp, About You and Otto.Otto →ZalandoWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Zalando, Bol.com, Wehkamp, About You and Otto.Zalando → |
SR/01821/25 |
| 2024-06-11 |
PlaypenGround boxBrand: Skye & Scott · model GN-0002 · barcode 8720865673011
Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01558/24 | |
| 2024-06-11 |
Baby walkerEco Toys Stonegreen 2-in-1 Loopstoel Brand: Eco Toys by MamaLoes · model HC546172 · barcode 8720663934277 · batch MLC-23/046
Why: Tips over or lets the user fallRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01559/24 | |
| 2024-05-29 |
Baby walkerBaby WalkerBrand: Young Star
Why: Tips over or lets the user fallWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01463/24 | |
| 2024-05-08 |
Smoke detectorWoonveilig Rookmelder Brand: Egardia · model Smoke-9 · barcode 8718182000017.
Why: Alarm or detector does not workWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01200/24 | |
| 2024-02-06 |
Night lightMelianda Led Nachtlicht Brand: Melianda · model MA-3700
Why: Live parts can be touchedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00275/24 | |
| 2023-12-07 |
Puzzlemodel A-3011 · batch A-3011
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/03025/23 | |
| 2023-10-26 |
Laser pointerLaser pointersBrand: MegaDepot · barcode 8785252293654
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/02584/23 | |
| 2023-07-24 |
Night lightMiffy First LightBrand: MrMaria · model Mr LED 11 and Mr LED 11A · barcode 7107963079296
Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular, via Bol.com. |
A12/00357/22 | |
| 2023-06-14 |
Nesting toySilicone Nesting Toy Bear Pink Brand: LABEL LABEL · model LLST-15386 · barcode 5420067915386 · batch A2779
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01363/23 | |
| 2023-06-08 |
Children's cotBrand: Temosan · model T-309
Why: Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
A12/01324/23 | |
| 2023-06-01 |
Baby walkerHibaby Inklapbare Loopstoel Met Speelset Brand: Hibaby · model BR-105 Alpina · barcode 8681763397105
Recalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via bol.com. |
A12/01321/23 | |
| 2023-05-26 |
Sensory swingSensory swing
Why: Cords or drawstrings can strangleRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00951/23 | |
| 2023-05-24 |
Children's cotChildrens Cotmodel Sepp · barcode 114582008169
Why: Cords or drawstrings can strangleRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Children's cot sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00811/23 | |
| 2023-04-05 |
Magnetic toy setFenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00667/23 | |
| 2023-02-22 |
Magnet building setMagneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00344/23 | |
| 2023-01-18 |
Felt pensFelt pens 25 piecesBrand: Grafix · model ref. 150003 · barcode 8715427063430 · batch 201050
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
A12/01414/21 | |
| 2022-09-20 |
Baby gymPiano Fitness Rack Brand: Eco Toys · model HE0603 · barcode 8719425387840
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01318/22 | |
| 2022-07-14 |
USB ChargerBrand: Eisenz · barcode 6970463501014
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00943/22 | |
| 2022-03-23 |
Oven mittsAll you need Siliconen Ovenwanten
Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Hot surfaces, steam or liquidsRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular on bol.com |
A12/00451/22 | |
| 2022-03-17 |
Jump starterJstar ZeroBrand: ULTRAI · barcode 6970076584299
Why: Battery can overheat, leak or explodeWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via bol.com. |
A11/00048/22 | |
| 2022-02-03 |
LadderTelescopische ladderBrand: Eastwall · model 4.1 M
Sales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular, via Bol.com. |
A12/00050/22 | |
| 2022-02-03 |
LadderLadder 3.8 MBrand: Ultra Toolz · model 3.8M
Sales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular, via Bol.com. |
A12/00051/22 | |
| 2022-02-03 |
LadderTelescoopladder TL Smart Up EasyBrand: USK · model 4.4 M
Sales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular, via Bol.com |
A12/00053/22 | |
| 2021-11-08 |
Lamp holderLampholder / -socket E40 - E27. For special lampsBrand: Groenovatie
Why: Live parts can be touchedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular on Bol.com |
A12/01510/21 | |
| 2021-10-13 |
Laser pointerLaserpoinerBrand: HT Supplies · model 407653 · barcode 8785252431766
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular on Bol.com |
A12/01425/21 | |
| 2021-09-08 |
Set of soft toys with key ringBrand: PARASTU
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description the product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
A12/01287/21 | |
| 2021-08-23 |
Wooden CarrouselMusical Duck CarrouselBrand: BamBam · model 81528 · barcode 8711811085774
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01243/21 | |
| 2021-07-29 |
Bulb adaptormodel 276035.03, B XB X X0-AT P16378
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via BOL.COM. |
A12/01160/21 | |
| 2021-06-24 |
Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Home Travelers · model 0011101 (on website), 303 (on product) · barcode 2950012395701 (on product case), 7442919515535 (on website)
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00950/21 | |
| 2021-06-09 |
Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Winnes · model SD 303
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
A12/00803/21 | |
| 2021-06-03 |
Laser pointerLaserpointer
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description pointer The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
INFO/00119/21 | |
| 2021-05-20 |
Laser pointerLaser PointerBrand: 303
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com |
A12/00693/21 | |
| 2021-05-20 |
Laser pointerBrand: Topcom
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00691/21 | |
| 2021-05-20 |
Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Topcom
Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/00692/21 | |
| 2020-12-10 |
Power bankColux Power Bank 20000 mAh Brand: Colux · model 121
Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Battery can overheat, leak or explodeRecalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, particularly via Bol.com |
A12/01777/20 | |
| 2020-12-09 |
Soft-filled toy coveredSequin Glitzies / PMS International Group PLcBrand: Sequin Glitzies / PMS International Group PLc · model Magic Sequin Friends Gosh! Designs PMS International Group PLS Item No. 453184 Batch 714522 · barcode 5050565394484
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01761/20 | |
| 2020-12-09 |
Soft-filled toyKnuffel Diamond met pailletjesBrand: TY.UK.LTD · model Ty Inc. / Diamand Polyester & Pet 0918/17179 · barcode 00842136265
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular, via Bol.com. |
A12/01760/20 | |
| 2020-12-09 |
Soft-filled toyPlush toy Zoey with pailletjesBrand: TY.UK.LTD · model The Ty Flippables Limited collection / Zoey 1118/15626 · barcode 008421366729
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The products are also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01747/20 | |
| 2020-12-03 |
Set of cardboard booksKijk, het past! Dieren/Tellen/Woordjes/Boerderijmodel Tellen - Boerderij - Dieren - Woordjes · barcode 9789463604031 Dieren, 9789463604048 Boerderij, 9789463604055 Tellen, 9789463604062 Woordjes
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The products are also sold online, in particular via Bol.com. |
A12/01731/20 | |
| 2020-11-17 |
Wooden ToyMusic box Mice dreamBrand: Small Foot · model 7545 / 01776 · batch 4020972075451
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales 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 bol.com. |
A12/01492/20 | |
| 2020-11-12 |
Wooden toyHappy HouseBrand: Oops / Oops SA / BTL DIFFUSION · model 16003.10, VT1308 · barcode 8713219344972
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales 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 bol.com |
A12/01525/20 | |
| 2020-11-10 |
Lighting chainConnectable lighting chain model EK-04 (on switchbox)
Why: Live parts can be touchedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via bol.com. |
A12/01487/20 |