Soft toys and plush on Shein: recalls and safety alerts
30 EU Safety Gate alerts concern soft toys and plush sold on Shein. The first dates from 27 May 2025, the latest from 1 October 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 23, up from 6 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are choking (90%), strangulation (17%) and chemical (7%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are small parts or stuffing can be swallowed (93%), restricted chemical above the legal limit (13%) and lead in solder or components (3%). 100% were for products made in China. The most common outcome was removed from online marketplace (50% of EU alerts); 30% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead and phthalates.
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) | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
93%, 28 alerts
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13%, 4 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
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3%, 1 alerts
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3%, 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 30 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Also named | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 |
Soft toyCute-Breathing-Koala
Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier Shein (sh2408136169517194) |
SR/02752/26 | |
| 2026-09-24 |
Soft toy23 cm Jouet en peluche mignon de gorille de simulation de bande dessinéemodel 2-gl-gychimpanzee-001 · barcode 2510230138357 · batch 2-Toys-001
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier Shein: sl2410074296999819 |
SR/02632/26 | |
| 2026-09-07 |
Soft toyPoupée en peluche, animal de compagnie électronique interactif chienmodel 9800 · batch 20250612
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Button cells or batteries are accessibleRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier SHEIN sl2403180015204806 |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02356/26 |
| 2026-08-13 |
Soft toyBrand: Pokoja Land · model Caméléon Pascal · barcode 2602280410095 · batch 2025010A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier SHEIN: sl260202150888127754902 |
SR/02309/26 | |
| 2026-08-13 |
Soft toyBrand: Pokoja Land · model Porte-clé Lièvre · barcode 2603230269750 · batch 202504A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban · Recalled from consumers ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier SHEIN: sl260114151013377748230 |
SR/02310/26 | |
| 2026-06-16 |
Key ring with soft toySika daui
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier Shein |
SR/01806/26 | |
| 2026-06-16 |
Key ring with soft toy · batch 2024101501
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier Shein |
SR/01805/26 | |
| 2026-06-10 |
Key ring with soft toy · batch 1 December 2024
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier Shein |
SR/01732/26 | |
| 2026-06-01 |
Soft toyHasbro Véritable poupée en peluche Niffler de la série Fantastic Beasts de Harry Potter, figurine enmodel HP1015XX · batch sl25090241138087889
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedOther measure · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein, Amazon, and eBay. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein, Amazon, and eBay.Amazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein, Amazon, and eBay.eBay → |
SR/01014/26 |
| 2026-05-29 |
Plush toyJouet en peluche de Capybara de 22 cm/8,66 pouces- Nom figurant sur l'emballage: Plush toysmodel SE2506302 · barcode 2510060249219 · batch BF-202410-001
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sl25060321981221271), eBay and Amazon. |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description ia Shein (unique identifier: sl25060321981221271), eBay and Amazon.Amazon →eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description ticular via Shein (unique identifier: sl25060321981221271), eBay and Amazon.eBay → |
SR/00185/26 |
| 2026-05-28 |
Soft toyOurs en peluche Teddy respirant rosemodel 2025-04-27 · barcode PB2509140135537
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the product identifier SHEIN |
OR/00064/26 | |
| 2026-05-21 |
Soft toyPeluche pingouin verte · barcode PB2509220455486
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN (unique identifier: sl2408045166759776). |
SR/01489/26 | |
| 2026-05-11 |
Soft toy with key ringBag accessory · batch 20250101
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/01416/26 | |
| 2026-03-18 |
Soft toyJouet en peluche canard moelleux de 30 cmmodel 202504A · barcode PB2510110361839 (SHEIN)
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Plastic packaging too thinOther measure · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/00389/26 | |
| 2026-02-13 |
Soft toy counterfeitTHE MONSTERS, HAVE A SEATBrand: POP MART · model 12402230008-6 · batch 20250718
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedSales ban ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/00542/26 | |
| 2026-02-10 |
Soft toymodel Capybara Noël · batch 2025010A, PB2511170333779
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · 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 SHEIN (Unique identifier: sl25090928921762626). |
SR/00469/26 | |
| 2026-02-06 |
Soft toyToysmodel PB2509290554545 · batch 001
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedOther measure · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sl2410079140161392). |
SR/00273/26 | |
| 2026-02-06 |
Soft toyPeluche lapin Lop Jimny mignon de 35 cm - Plush toymodel PB2510040360259 · batch 202504A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: sl25070305599960557). |
SR/00159/26 | |
| 2026-02-03 |
Soft toyPoupée en peluche chat noir bouclé de 30 cm/11,8 poucesmodel PB2510080373719 / sl25012033367674717 · batch 202504A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedOther measure · Removed from online marketplace · Consumers warned Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/00383/26 | |
| 2026-01-22 |
Soft toyStuffed Plush Toy- Hug Series birthday Bear push Toy model sl25051785766477974
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedRecalled from consumers Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/00193/26 | |
| 2025-11-20 |
Plush toy counterfeitThe monster - Big into energy Brand: Pop Mart (COUNTERFEIT) · model PJ2508270212883, sl25080968416249949
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 Shein. |
SR/04147/25 | |
| 2025-11-18 |
Soft toymodel 667-2 · barcode PB2503140218865
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Cords or drawstrings can strangleRemoved from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sl2311262284392222). |
SR/04096/25 | |
| 2025-11-13 |
Plush toy · batch prx255
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 Shein. |
SR/04044/25 | |
| 2025-10-22 |
Soft toymodel sl2410051092003720
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/03624/25 | |
| 2025-09-10 |
Soft toy counterfeitThe MonstersBrand: POP MART
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN with identification number: sl25052867322313202. |
SR/03243/25 | |
| 2025-09-03 |
Soft toymodel 2025-04-27 · barcode 2505090245801
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description t closed with velcro Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN (Identification number: sl25030934852585022). |
SR/03184/25 | |
| 2025-09-02 |
Soft toyPlush toys · batch 202504A
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identification number: sl25030421116762215). |
SR/03160/25 | |
| 2025-06-17 |
Soft toyLittle Rabbit Plush Toy
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (Product identifier: sl2408167021882800). |
SR/02288/25 | |
| 2025-06-03 |
Soft toy · batch MY001
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN. |
OR/00081/25 | |
| 2025-05-27 |
Soft toymodel HL4489-1-20, PB2503250081097
Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered Wording in the official recordfound in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein. |
SR/02021/25 |