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Updated 2 October 2026, 13:33 UTC · newest alert 1 October 2026 · 21,402 EU alerts since Dec 2019 · 2,276 US recalls since 2020

Shein

Shein Hobby and sports equipment recall list

5 EU Safety Gate alerts concern hobby and sports equipment sold on Shein. The first dates from 16 May 2023, the latest from 30 January 2026. The hazards named most often are chemical (80%) and injuries (20%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (80%) and protective equipment does not protect (20%). 80% were for products made in China. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (80% of EU alerts); 0% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include phthalates and cadmium.

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  1. 80%, 4 alerts

  2. 20%, 1 alerts

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DateProductAlso namedNotice
2026-01-30 Compression beltWomen Yoga Compression Waist Trainer Belt, Reusable Red Plastic Waist Cincher Band For Sauna WorkoutBrand: Shape-up Hobby and sports equipment · Chemical Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace
Wording in the official record

found in the official product description

Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: st2411262867007415).
SR/04043/25
2026-01-30 Sports ballPVC Fitness Ball, Large Yoga Ball, Thickened Explomodel 65 cm · batch 2024.10.27 Hobby and sports equipment · Chemical · China Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace
Wording in the official record

found in the official product description

Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: st2411288108177015).
SR/04047/25
2025-08-07 Bicycle helmetmodel LS-TK-01-07 Hobby and sports equipment · Injuries · China Why: Protective equipment does not protectRemoved from online marketplace
Wording in the official record

found in the official product description

Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
SR/02953/25
2023-05-17 Waterproof bag5L waterproof outdoor diving bag 5L vattentät utomhusdykarväskamodel st2205021681144704 Hobby and sports equipment · Chemical · China Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace
Wording in the official record

matched the platform's item-number format

aterproof outdoor diving bag 5L vattentät utomhusdykarväska st2205021681144704
A12/01129/23
2023-05-16 Plastic ballYoga & Pilatesbollmodel st2206259858838240 · barcode B220719098478 Hobby and sports equipment · Chemical · China Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market
Wording in the official record

matched the platform's item-number format

r pilates and yoga. Product sold online. Yoga & Pilatesboll st2206259858838240
A12/01078/23