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Etsy
2 EU Safety Gate alerts named Etsy in the 12 months to 1 October 2026. Across all years, 18 EU Safety Gate alerts and 15 US CPSC recalls have named it.
33 official alerts and recalls concern products sold on Etsy: 18 from EU Safety Gate and 15 from US CPSC. The first dates from 18 March 2020, the latest from 23 July 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 8, up from 6 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are chemical (48%), injuries (27%) and choking (24%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (27%), missing warnings or child-resistant closure (27%) and restricted chemical above the legal limit (24%). 30% were for products made in United States, 30% were for products made in China and 3% were for products made in India. The products flagged most are necklaces, bracelets and rings (9%), dolls (9%) and baby sleeping bags, cots and nests (6%). The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (50% of EU alerts); 17% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include cadmium, lead and mercury.
- Alerts naming Etsy, last 12 months
- 2
- EU Safety Gate, all years
- 18
- US CPSC recalls
- 15
- Per 10M self-reported EU users
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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 Etsy 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 Etsy 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 Etsy as a whole.
Are toys from Etsy safe for children?
10 official alerts and recalls naming Etsy concerned toys or childcare articles, 3 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 Etsy flagged?
In the official risk descriptions of alerts naming Etsy, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (27%), missing warnings or child-resistant closure (27%) and restricted chemical above the legal limit (24%).
Which harmful chemicals were found in products sold on Etsy?
The official risk descriptions of alerts naming Etsy mention, by number of alerts: Cadmium (4), Lead (1), Mercury (1).
What happened to the products sold on Etsy?
The most common measures were removed from online marketplace (50%), withdrawn from the market (11%), sales ban (11%). 17% of the alerts include a measure ordered by an authority rather than taken voluntarily.
How does Etsy compare with other platforms?
By official alerts in the last 12 months, Etsy ranks 17 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 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 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
27%, 9 alerts
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27%, 9 alerts
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24%, 8 alerts
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6%, 2 alerts
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6%, 2 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
Most-flagged product types
- Necklaces, bracelets and rings3
- Dolls3
- Baby sleeping bags, cots and nests2
- Rattles and baby toys2
- Baby carriers, walkers and high chairs1
- Magnetic toys and magnet sets1
- Soft toys and plush1
- Lamps and LED lights1
- Skin-lightening creams1
- Cleaning products1
Most-flagged categories
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Cadmium4
- Lead1
- Mercury1
What happened to the products
- Removed from online marketplace50%
- Withdrawn from the market11%
- Sales ban11%
- Recalled from consumers11%
- Sales stopped11%
- Consumers warned6%
Shares of the 18 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 17% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 83% only voluntary measures by the business.
How the platform was identified
- Found in the official product description18
- Found in the recall's list of sellers15
All alerts naming Etsy
Download these 33 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 |
Peony Design Recalls Personalized Baby Bibs and Stroller Bags Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking HazardPersonalized Baby Bibs and Stroller Bags
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at Etsy.com from October 2025 through July 2026 for between $15 and |
CPSC 26639 | |
| 2026-06-11 |
Arctic Zone Titan Pro Coolers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children's SleepwearGirls' Sleepshirt and Kids' Unisex Jogger Pajama Sets
Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Theblacksheepfam.com, Maisonette.com, Etsy.com, Instagram.com, and Facebook.com from October 2023 thro |
CPSC 26554 | |
| 2026-03-12 |
Stoney Games Recalls Kluster Magnet Chess Games Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for ToysKluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Small magnets can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers tionwide, and online at Klustermagnets.com, Amazon.com, and Etsy.com from October 2018 to September 2025 for between $15 and |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers nt game shops nationwide, and online at Klustermagnets.com, Amazon.com, and Etsy.com from October 2018 to September 2025 for bAmazon → |
CPSC 26319 |
| 2026-02-19 |
Prismatic 3D Prints Recalls Book Nooks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries and Statute for Battery PackagingPrismatic 3D Prints Book Nooks with Lights
Why: Button cells or batteries are accessible · Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at Etsy.com from March 2025 through October 2025 for between $25 an |
CPSC 26276 | |
| 2026-02-18 |
Ring setSet of rings
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Etsy (unique identifier: 1790970759). |
SR/00575/26 | |
| 2025-11-20 |
Little Partners Recalls Children's Grow 'N Stow Folding Learning Towers Due to Fall HazardGrow 'N Stow Folding Learning Tower
Why: Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Littlepartners.com, Etsy.com, Wayfair.com, Goodbyegear.com, Buybuybaby.com and Bedba |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Littlepartners.com, Etsy.com, Wayfair.com, GoodbyegearAmazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, LiWalmart → |
CPSC 26096 |
| 2025-11-18 |
Bracelet setBeaded braceletBrand: Fashion Jewelry · model BR110-02 · barcode 757856169345
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
SR/04113/25 | |
| 2025-11-06 |
Inkari Plush Alpaca Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban; Imported by InkariInkari Plush Alpaca Toys
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Specialty stores nationwide and on Amazon.com, Etsy.com and Inkari-alpaca.com from November 2020 through July 2 |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Specialty stores nationwide and on Amazon.com, Etsy.com and Inkari-alpaca.com from November 2020 throAmazon → |
CPSC 26075 |
| 2025-09-15 |
Lamp oilLampenöle in verschiedenen Farben und Düften (dunkelblau, rosa, mit Rosenduft)Brand: Ambiancery
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Missing warnings or child-resistant closureSales ban Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description ia Amazon (ASIN: B0BXHXDXCP, B0BXHX2YMJ, B0BXJR85R8), Ebay, Etsy and Ambiancery.com. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BXHXDXCP, B0BXHX2YMJ, B0BXJR85R8), Ebay, Etsy andAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description ular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BXHXDXCP, B0BXHX2YMJ, B0BXJR85R8), Ebay, Etsy and Ambiancery.com.eBay → |
SR/03298/25 |
| 2025-09-11 |
Sensory toy setBaby Sensory Toys Play Set
Removed from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Etsy (Unique identifier: 816130556). |
SR/03265/25 | |
| 2025-07-24 |
Creekwood Naturals Recalls 100% Natural Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child Resistant Packaging100% Natural Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon, Etsy, Ebay and Creekwood Naturals from June 2023 through May 202 |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon, Etsy, Ebay and Creekwood Naturals from June 2023 through MAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon, Etsy, Ebay and Creekwood Naturals from June 2023 through May 2025 foreBay → |
CPSC 25399 |
| 2025-05-08 |
Baby sleeping bagRed Zipped Baby Sleeping Bag with Bird Pattern
Why: Fingers, limbs or head can be trapped · Tips over or lets the user fallRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
SR/01811/25 | |
| 2025-05-08 |
Baby sleeping bagBlue and White Teddy Bear Wrap Baby Sleeping Bag
Why: 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 Etsy. |
SR/01816/25 | |
| 2025-03-25 |
Electric blanketELECTRIC UNDERBLANKETBrand: Snuggla · model HT-65180-SN · barcode 5028664122833 · batch SNUGGLA/NY-0517
Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online in particular via Amazon, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online in particular via Amazon, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop.Amazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online in particular via Amazon, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop.eBay →TikTok ShopWording in the official record · found in the official product description roduct sold online in particular via Amazon, Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop.TikTok Shop → |
SR/01116/25 |
| 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 e, in various 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 →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description ious online platforms, including AliExpress, eBay, Etsy and Amazon ASIN: B0BR9TFMM4;Amazon →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 → |
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 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 →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress.Amazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description t sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09DSVHR5V), eBay, Etsy, AliExpress.eBay → |
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 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 →AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07C9YC1ML), eBay, Etsy and AliExpress.Amazon →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 → |
A12/00209/24 |
| 2023-08-17 |
Zipadee Kids Recalls Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds Due to Entrapment and Strangulation HazardsZipadee Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds
Why: Fingers, limbs or head can be trapped · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at Zipadeekids.com and on Zipadee's Etsy.com shop from February 2018 through September 2021 for betw |
CPSC 23263 | |
| 2023-02-21 |
Sky lanternBrand: Papierlaterne
Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
A12/00350/23 | |
| 2023-02-21 |
Sky lanternMehrfarbige Himmelslaterne
Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product is also sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
A12/00351/23 | |
| 2023-01-19 |
Children's Pajama Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Selfie Craft CompanyChildren's Pajama Sets
Why: Too flammableRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at www.etsy.com, www.uncommongoods.com, www.macys.com, www.selfiecraft. |
CPSC 23097 | |
| 2022-12-14 |
Skin lightening creamSHEESHA Beauty CreamBrand: Reeve Cosmetics Mingora Sawat · barcode 3254896582547
Why: Ingredient not allowed in cosmetics · Restricted chemical above the legal limitConsumers warned ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
A12/01763/22 | |
| 2022-09-12 |
Rattle toy
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
A11/00106/22 | |
| 2022-09-12 |
Rattle toyBrand: Wooden Caterpillar
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Etsy. |
A11/00107/22 | |
| 2022-03-29 |
PendantModeschmuck Anhänger Fußballschuh silberfarben
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress and Etsy. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress and Etsy.AliExpress → |
INFO/00022/22 |
| 2022-03-29 |
Clasps setSet mit Verbinderelementen Rosenblüte
Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress and Etsy. |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress and Etsy.AliExpress → |
INFO/00021/22 |
| 2021-05-27 |
Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Williamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Etsy.com from August 2020 through February 2021 for between $6 a |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Williamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Etsy.com from August 2020 through FebruarAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Williamsadvancedmaterials.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Etsy.com from August 2020 through February 2021 foreBay → |
CPSC 21750 |
| 2021-05-20 |
Pro Supply Outlet Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)Pro Supply Outlet (PSO) Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide · barcode 078345004533, 078345004625
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com from January 2018 through March |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com from JanuarAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com from January 2018 threBay → |
CPSC 21749 |
| 2020-12-17 |
Baby gymWooden Baby GymBrand: Ingodi · model ASIN: B084HH3Y7H
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description The product was sold online, namely on Amazon, eBay and Etsy. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, namely on Amazon, eBay and Etsy.Amazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, namely on Amazon, eBay and Etsy.eBay → |
A11/00121/20 |
| 2020-07-30 |
Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at BioSourceNaturals.com, Etsy.com and Amazon.com from July 2013 through June 2020 for bet |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at BioSourceNaturals.com, Etsy.com and Amazon.com from July 2013 through June 2020 for between $5 and $40Amazon → |
CPSC 20767 |
| 2020-07-09 |
Miracle Botanicals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)Miracle Botanicals Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Online at MiracleBotanicals.com, Amazon.com and Etsy.com from July 2016 through April 2020 for between $8 and $1 |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at MiracleBotanicals.com, Amazon.com and Etsy.com from July 2016 through April 2020 for betwAmazon → |
CPSC 20760 |
| 2020-03-18 |
Belle Chemical Recalls Drain Cleaner Product Due to Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement100% Sodium Hydroxide Drain Cleaner
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 through Januar |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.comAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com feBay →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and BellechemWalmart → |
CPSC 20094 |
| 2020-03-18 |
Belle Chemical Recalls Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling RequirementSodium Hydroxide, Lye/Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash Ash
Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closureRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 through Januar |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.comAmazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com feBay →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and BellechemWalmart → |
CPSC 20093 |