Headphones and earbuds: recalls and official safety alerts
74 official alerts and recalls concern headphones and earbuds: 70 from EU Safety Gate and 4 from US CPSC. The first dates from 17 February 2021, the latest from 30 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 19, up from 11 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are environment (72%), chemical (38%) and burns (15%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are restricted chemical above the legal limit (80%), lead in solder or components (62%) and overheats, melts or short-circuits (14%). 88% were for products made in China. 59% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 16% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, Shein and AliExpress. The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (67% of EU alerts); 34% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead, phthalates and short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSC
9
7
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 3 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
80%, 59 alerts
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62%, 46 alerts
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14%, 10 alerts
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5%, 4 alerts
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1%, 1 alerts
Marketplaces named
What happened to the products
- Withdrawn from the market67%
- Removed from online marketplace13%
- Import rejected at the border11%
- Other measure10%
- Recalled from consumers9%
- Consumers warned9%
Shares of the 70 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 34% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 66% only voluntary measures by the business.
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Lead46
- Phthalates28
- Short-chain chlorinated paraffins20
- Cadmium12
Latest alerts
Download these 74 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | HeadphonesBrand: Enjoy music · model M9 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
Shein |
SR/02740/26 |
| 2026-09-29 | HeadphonesWireless headphones Enjoy musicmodel se2403221939767717 · barcode 6986663685911 · batch TS-P47-01 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
Shein |
SR/02746/26 |
| 2026-09-01 | HeadphonesOn-ear headphonesBrand: KOSS · model 215501 / KPH7k · barcode 021299181003 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/02377/26 | |
| 2026-08-27 | AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution HazardStudio Six Headphone Amplifiers Recalled from consumers | CPSC 26720 | |
| 2026-08-13 | Hearing protection / Headset3M Peltor Comtac VIII HeadsetBrand: 3M · model MT14H418A-86, MT14H418A-02, MT14H418A-35, MT14H418A-38, MT14H418A-87, MT14H418A-90 Recalled from consumers | SR/02284/26 | |
| 2026-07-15 | Wireless headphonesBezprzewodowe Sluchawki BluetoothBrand: Webski · model WB340 · barcode 5903672785532 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | SR/02048/26 | |
| 2026-07-14 | Wireless headphonesSluchawki bezprzewodoweBrand: Webski · model 072021 · barcode 5903886630178 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | SR/02036/26 | |
| 2026-05-22 | Wireless headphonesBluetooth HeadphonesBrand: BlitzWolf · model BW–HP2 Pro · barcode 5905316141421 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsWithdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00057/26 | |
| 2026-05-07 | Wireless earphonesTrue Wireless Stereo Headsetmodel CY-T2 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsWithdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00054/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Wireless headsetSmart wireless headsetBrand: KAKUSIGA · model KSC-554 · barcode 6921042118246 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00053/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Wireless earphonesCRYSTAL TWS HEADSET; Smart true wireless BT headset purpleBrand: hoco. · model EQ3 · barcode 6931474798589 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00052/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Wireless earphonesTWS Brand: EZRA · model TWS05 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00048/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Wireless earphonesTrue Wireless Headset; Earbudsmodel S190 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsWithdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00050/26 | |
| 2026-05-05 | Wireless earphonesTrue Wireless Stereo HeadsetBrand: YOOUP · model E06 · barcode 6931474764669 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00051/26 | |
| 2026-03-26 | Wireless earphonesWIRELESS EARPHONES / WIRELESS EARBUDSBrand: Dasounds · model 348349, 751001 · barcode 2200134834962 Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsSales ban · Withdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00032/26 | |
| 2026-03-10 | HeadsetUltrapods Pro True Wireless HeadsetBrand: Jinhua Jiebo Electronics Co. Ltd · model AP092 · barcode 5060353228556 · batch CT250202, CT241001 Recalled from consumers | SR/00748/26 | |
| 2026-02-05 | HeadphonesBrand: Ohmega · model OH-318/758318 · barcode 7319287583186 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00429/26 | |
| 2025-11-27 | HeadphonesWireless Over-Ear HeadphonesBrand: Studio · model A-6S/SL-14842 · barcode 5588718620642 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | SR/04225/25 | |
| 2025-11-18 | Headset for childrenKaraoke Microphone Hello KittyBrand: Hello Kitty · model 1500 · barcode 8411865015009 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace | SR/04119/25 | |
| 2025-09-03 | Wireless headphones counterfeitStudio Pro headphonesBrand: Beats by Dr. Dre (counterfeit) · barcode 6242411146241 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/03183/25 | |
| 2025-08-21 | HeadphoneWireless Stereo Headphones model P958 · barcode 6954700009587 · batch PB2501140250041 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein.Shein → |
SR/03063/25 |
| 2025-08-12 | HeadphonesOver Ear Wireless Bluetooth HeadphonesBrand: Fashion Boutique · model P2961 · barcode 9760560054202 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.AliExpress → |
SR/02982/25 |
| 2025-07-09 | HeadphonesWireless on-ear headphonesmodel 20240913-B39 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
TemuWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Temu.Temu → |
SR/02484/25 |
| 2025-06-24 | HeadphonesHeadphones Over ear Bluetooth 5.0Brand: Muarron Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09JW6RQT3)Amazon → |
SR/02332/25 |
| 2025-02-26 | HeadsetTrue Wireless HeadsetBrand: TWS Earbuds · model F9 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/00767/25 | |
| 2025-02-11 | HeadphonesIn-ear hörlurarBrand: FL · barcode 7350074480196 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00615/25 | |
| 2025-01-29 | HeadphonesDino & Cat Headphonemodel 102384 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Removed from online marketplace |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.AliExpress → |
SR/00436/25 |
| 2024-12-19 | HeadphonesHörlurar m mikrofonBrand: Sport Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/03823/24 | |
| 2024-10-28 | Wireless headphonesWireless Headphones Bluetooth Physical Noise Reducution · barcode 6989532512530 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/03027/24 | |
| 2024-10-28 | Wireless headphonesBluetooth-headsetBrand: Queed Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/03029/24 | |
| 2024-09-19 | Wireless earbudsmodel YYK 770 · barcode 7314280393244 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02692/24 | |
| 2024-09-17 | Wireless earbudsTrådlösa in ear hörlurar (True Wireless earbuds)model YYK-Q63 · barcode 7314280301539 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02691/24 | |
| 2024-06-04 | Wireless earphonesWireless headphoneBrand: Zealot · model B20 · barcode 6925284300247 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01500/24 | |
| 2024-04-17 | Children's wireless headphoneTECHNIFANT Hörchen BTBrand: Technisat · model 0001/9103, 0000/9103 · barcode 4019588191037 · batch 10086918812 to 10086920811, 10086920812 to 10086922811 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales ban · Recalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00914/24 | |
| 2024-03-12 | HeadphonesPulse stereoBrand: Polysonic Scandinavia · model HP 1500 · barcode 7340110102854 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00692/24 | |
| 2024-03-05 | Wireless headphonesANC WirelessBrand: TONSIL · model R45BT Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | A12/00606/24 | |
| 2024-02-13 | HeadphonesWireless Headphones On ears Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00337/24 | |
| 2024-02-01 | Headset with microphoneVoice One Brand: NOX · model NXLITEVONE · barcode 8436587972478 · batch NX21941803000528 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00221/24 | |
| 2024-01-31 | Hat with headsetMössa m headsetBrand: Celly · barcode 8021735723783 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00207/24 | |
| 2024-01-30 | Gaming headsetPro Gaming headset Brand: C4U · model G9000 · barcode 7333204015529 · batch 49850219 Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description roduct sold online in various online traders, including via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/00208/24 |
| 2024-01-24 | Gaming headsetOVLENG GT-93 LUMINOUS GAMING HEADSETBrand: Ovleng · model GT 93 · barcode 6970959647134 · batch Not specified Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00162/24 | |
| 2024-01-19 | USB HeadsetUSB Headset for PC & laptopBrand: TRUST · model 24132 · barcode 8713439241327 Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00095/24 | |
| 2023-12-20 | Headband with earphonesFashion music hat Sovhörlurarmodel HP-17019/40776915 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/03116/23 | |
| 2023-12-20 | HeadphonesXB450 Portable Foldable 3.5mm Wired Headphone Gaming Headset With Microphone For Computer Mobile Pho Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace | INFO/00178/23 | |
| 2023-12-14 | Headphones1st trådlösa hörlurar kompatibel med Bluetooth Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | INFO/00173/23 | |
| 2023-11-23 | Wireless earbudsX16 Pro True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Luminous True · barcode 2205113213139269 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/02892/23 | |
| 2023-11-09 | EarphonesStereo earphone model 38-29690 · barcode 6959149062599 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02704/23 | |
| 2023-10-31 | Wireless earbudsTrue Wireless EarbudsBrand: VIDO SOUND · model 492697 · barcode 5054110038151 · batch 07/2021 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | A12/02656/23 | |
| 2023-10-25 | HeadsetHeadset Tracer office v2 Brusreducerande Flexibel Brand: tracer · model KTM 46705 · barcode 5907512865552 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/02605/23 | |
| 2023-10-11 | Wireless earphonesNewest BT Wireless Brand: BT Wireless M10 · model V5.1 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02421/23 | |
| 2023-10-03 | HeadphonesGaming HeadphonesBrand: Speed Spider · model OS-G2000 · barcode 7340218300787 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/02373/23 | |
| 2023-08-24 | Wireless headphonesBrand: FUNKI · model 492667J1 · barcode 5059334926673 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | A12/01904/23 | |
| 2023-07-05 | HeadphonesP47 Stereo Head Mounted Bluetooth Headphones Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
JoomWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Joom.Joom → |
INFO/00093/23 |
| 2023-04-27 | USB earphoneBrand: Go-Des · barcode 6972496466292 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitImport rejected at the border ordered | INFO/00058/23 | |
| 2023-04-18 | Children's headphonesHuPop Kids Headphones - Cat Ear Headphones Foldable · barcode X001DL2KQZ Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/00841/23 |
| 2022-07-25 | Foam Facial Interface for a VR HeadsetFoam Facial Interface for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.Brand: Oculus Quest 2 Other measure · Withdrawn from the market | INFO/00112/21 | |
| 2022-02-24 | Wireless headphones counterfeit Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00330/22 | |
| 2022-01-20 | Wireless headphonePistonBudsBrand: 1 More · model 2021.03 · barcode 190280102522 · batch ECS3001T/00093383 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Sales stopped ordered | A12/00155/22 | |
| 2022-01-20 | Children headphoneBrand: Denver · model 12227-11/18/03011 · barcode 5706751042072 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Removed from online marketplace ordered | A12/00142/22 | |
| 2022-01-04 | Ear headphonesCat ear headphonesBrand: Yongle · model 72199 · barcode 6931791200192 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/00022/22 | |
| 2022-01-04 | HeadphonesJM 21Brand: Langsdom · barcode 6948541700659 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure | A12/00021/22 | |
| 2021-12-22 | HeadphonesBluetooth sports headbandBrand: Midy · barcode 6612765267686 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01886/21 | |
| 2021-12-21 | HeadphonesPowerful bass blast headphonesmodel DM-2570 · barcode 6941398101150 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01851/21 | |
| 2021-12-01 | E-filliate Recalls DEWALT Wireless Earphones Due to Burn and Fire HazardsDEWALT ® Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers | CPSC 22023 | |
| 2021-11-16 | Gaming headsetGenesis Radon 200 Brand: Genesis · model 14214 · barcode 5901969417890 · batch 1412202502273 Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01578/21 | |
| 2021-11-11 | Wireless earphonesMagnetiska trådlösa träningshörlurar / Magnetic Wireless Sports EarphonesBrand: Innovagoods · model V0101219 · barcode 8435527814755 Why: Non-compliant plug or socket · Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01550/21 | |
| 2021-08-24 | Audio HeadsetBLUE STAR AUDIO HEADSET JM36Brand: BLUE STAR · model AUDIO HEADSET JM36 · barcode 5901737377463 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | A12/01250/21 | |
| 2021-07-27 | Facebook Technologies Recalls Removable Foam Facial Interfaces for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets Due to Skin Irritation Hazard (Recall Alert)Removable Foam Facial Interfaces for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets Recalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers et, Walmart, and other retailers, and online at Oculus.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Gamestop.com, Target.com, and Walmart.comAmazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers BestBuy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and other retailers, and online at Oculus.com, Amazon.com,Walmart → |
CPSC 21768 |
| 2021-04-22 | Bluetooth HeadsetBluetooth headset til den aktivemodel Headset Why: Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00558/21 | |
| 2021-04-14 | Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire HazardCharging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW Why: Overheats, melts or short-circuitsRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Center stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com from December 2019 through FebruAmazon → |
CPSC 21110 |
| 2021-02-25 | Wireless headphonesBrand: ETTE · model S55 · barcode 0652508109244 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00236/21 | |
| 2021-02-18 | M3 Wireless HeadsetM3 Foldable Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Stereo Sound Support TF Card FM - Blue + White Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitConsumers warned ordered | A12/00200/21 | |
| 2021-02-18 | Stereo Headset With MicrophoneBrand: Connectland · model CL-AUD63033 · barcode 3700284614548 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitOther measure | A12/00199/21 | |
| 2021-02-17 | HeadsetNew HD Sound Wired Headphones Over Ear Headsets Bass HiFi Sound Music Stereo Earphone Flexiblemodel 08-15 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via AliExpress.AliExpress → |
A12/00219/21 |