Platform
eMAG
2 EU Safety Gate alerts named eMAG in the 12 months to 1 October 2026. Across all years, 16 EU Safety Gate alerts and 0 US CPSC recalls have named it.
16 EU Safety Gate alerts concern products sold on eMAG. The first dates from 15 April 2021, the latest from 29 September 2026. The hazards named most often are chemical (50%), electric shock (25%) and fire (19%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are ingredient not allowed in cosmetics (50%), insufficient insulation or moisture protection (31%) and live parts can be touched (25%). 38% were for products made in China, 12% were for products made in Romania and 6% were for products made in France. The products flagged most are perfume and eau de toilette (25%), fairy lights and light chains (12%) and shampoo, shower gel and soap (12%). The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (100% of EU alerts); 88% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lilial (BMHCA) and lead.
- Alerts naming eMAG, last 12 months
- 2
- EU Safety Gate, all years
- 16
- 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 eMAG safe? What the official records show
In the 12 months to 1 October 2026, 2 of 4,025 EU Safety Gate alerts (0.0%) named eMAG 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 eMAG as a whole.
Why are products sold on eMAG flagged?
In the official risk descriptions of alerts naming eMAG, the most common reasons are ingredient not allowed in cosmetics (50%), insufficient insulation or moisture protection (31%) and live parts can be touched (25%).
Which harmful chemicals were found in products sold on eMAG?
The official risk descriptions of alerts naming eMAG mention, by number of alerts: Lilial (BMHCA) (8), Lead (2).
What happened to the products sold on eMAG?
The most common measures were withdrawn from the market (100%), sales ban (25%), recalled from consumers (25%). 88% of the alerts include a measure ordered by an authority rather than taken voluntarily.
How does eMAG compare with other platforms?
By official alerts in the last 12 months, eMAG ranks 18 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) | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
50%, 8 alerts
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31%, 5 alerts
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25%, 4 alerts
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19%, 3 alerts
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12%, 2 alerts
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12%, 2 alerts
Most-flagged product types
- Perfume and eau de toilette4
- Fairy lights and light chains2
- Shampoo, shower gel and soap2
- E-scooters and e-bikes2
- Cleaning products2
- Extension leads and power strips1
- Chargers and power adapters1
Most-flagged categories
- Cosmetics8
- Chemical products2
- Electrical appliances2
- Lighting chains2
- Hobby and sports equipment1
- Machinery1
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Lilial (BMHCA)8
- Lead2
What happened to the products
- Withdrawn from the market100%
- Sales ban25%
- Recalled from consumers25%
Shares of the 16 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 88% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 12% only voluntary measures by the business.
How the platform was identified
- Found in the official product description15
- Listed in the official marketplace field1
All alerts naming eMAG
Download these 16 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 |
Lighting chainKarácsonyi jégcsap égősormodel DN-75 · barcode 8595563688885
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Non-compliant plug or socketSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordlisted in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: eMAG |
SR/02748/26 | |
| 2026-03-12 |
Lighting chainCORTINA ESTRELLA COLGANTE 175 LED
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Power cord too thin or not anchoredSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG |
SR/00766/26 | |
| 2025-08-26 |
Extension cordsocket extension Brand: RURI.BW · barcode 6932178965215
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
SR/03111/25 | |
| 2024-09-17 |
USB chargerNEW PRODUCT QUICK CHARGERBrand: SENZHEN · model TC32 · barcode 6918888845399
Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protectionSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMag. |
A11/00112/24 | |
| 2023-05-16 |
Cosmetic gift setRose Musk / Rose StoryBrand: Rose · model 256A, 256B · barcode 6930446816467
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/01130/23 | |
| 2023-05-16 |
PerfumeExtreme PatchouliBrand: Louis Varel · barcode 3760168633591 · batch 3359-EMB 1433 H
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/01127/23 | |
| 2023-05-16 |
PerfumeMarconi Black IntenseBrand: RAVE · barcode 6291107456317 · batch M05-210800192
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/01166/23 | |
| 2023-04-26 |
PerfumeUnbreakableBrand: Grandeur Elite · barcode 5055810007737 · batch P3205
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00935/23 | |
| 2023-04-12 |
Hair fixing spraySalon Premium Professional Hair Spray - Extra Strong / Hialuronic AcidBrand: Ronney · model 15DA21189, 21DA21278 · barcode 5060456770778, 5060456770785
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eMag. |
A12/00730/23 | |
| 2023-04-11 |
SoapBrand: Giulia · barcode 5943058500540, 5943058500625 · batch 11
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00725/23 | |
| 2023-04-05 |
PerfumePolo SportBrand: Ralph Lauren · model S23015 · barcode 3360372055419 · batch SGU10W8
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via eMag. |
A12/00656/23 | |
| 2023-03-30 |
SoapAntibacterial soap FreshBrand: Igienol · barcode 5948543005135
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmeticsWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00653/23 | |
| 2022-03-10 |
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard)BALANCE SCOOTER / Elektromos gördeszkaBrand: BIKEME · barcode 5999565592134
Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Overheats, melts or short-circuits · Sharp edges or points · Tips over or lets the user fall · Too flammableRecalled 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 eMAG. |
A12/00661/21 | |
| 2021-05-20 |
Hand disinfectantAntibacterial Sanitizing Gel Brand: Smart · model SEJ100 · barcode 8697422828798 · batch 2020/G73; production date 14.05.2020
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Missing warnings or child-resistant closure · Too flammableWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00686/21 | |
| 2021-05-20 |
Hand disinfectantAntibacterial Hand GelBrand: Mr. Oxi · barcode 5943091006023 · batch L 8
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Missing warnings or child-resistant closure · Too flammableWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00687/21 | |
| 2021-04-15 |
Electric scooterE-SCOOTERBrand: Vida xl · model 90307 (on the product), 90307.A mini e step black(on the packaging) · barcode 1 900194 009 (on a label), 8 718475 027645
Why: Tips over or lets the user fallWithdrawn from the market ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via eMAG. |
A12/00493/21 |