UK product safety alerts (OPSS)
This page tracks 299 recent product safety reports, alerts and recalls published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) — mostly products sold through online marketplaces that were found to be unsafe, with the hazard and the corrective action taken for each.
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Alerts by category
- Toys - Sensory Toys (25)
- Hobby/sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered) (24)
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered) (11)
- Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered) (9)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Chargers (9)
- Toys - Indoor/Outdoor Games (6)
- Hobby/sports equipment – Swimming Training Aids (6)
- Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies (5)
- Lighting equipment – Mounted Lighting (5)
- Lighting equipment - Plug-in Lighting (5)
- Hand Tools/Accessories – Ladders (Non-Powered) (4)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Adaptors (Electrical) (4)
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories (4)
- Toys - Action Figures (Non-Powered) (4)
- Lighting equipment - Freestanding Lighting (4)
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories (4)
- Toys - Musical Toys (Powered) (3)
- Toys - Baby/Infant Stimulation Toys (Non Powered) (3)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Extension/Power Supply Cords (3)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Pillows (3)
- Toys - Outdoor Play Structures (3)
- Communication and media equipment – Projection Systems (3)
- Machinery - Lawn Mowers/Rakers (Powered) (3)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Plugs (3)
- Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Non-Powered) (2)
- Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered) (2)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered) (2)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Household Vacuum Cleaners (2)
- Toys – Toys/Games Variety Packs (2)
- Furniture – Household/Office Tables (2)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Cleansing/Washing/Soap - Body (2)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Swimming/Surfing/Diving Sports Equipment - Replacement Parts/Accessories (2)
- Clothing, textiles, and fashion items - Wallets/Purses/Travel Document Holders (2)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered (2)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Kettles (Powered) (2)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Coolers/Heaters (2)
- Machinery - Drill/Drivers (Powered) (2)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Sun Protection Products (2)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Electric Grills (2)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Cots/Cot Beds/Bassinet (2)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Trekking/Mountaineering Sports Equipment (2)
- Toys – Puzzles (Non Powered) (2)
- Motor vehicles (including spare parts) - Motorcycles (2)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories - Spatulas/Scoops/Ladles (2)
- Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered) (1)
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal Bags (1)
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Seasonal Decorations (Non Powered) (1)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Safety/Protective Occupational Shoes (1)
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Athletic Footwear - Specialist (1)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories – Mugs/Cups (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Pillow (1)
- Machinery – Paper Cutting Guidelines (1)
- Furniture - Beds/Mattresses Accessories (1)
- Other - Batteries (1)
- Clothing, textiles, fashion items – Rucksacks/Backpacks/Holdalls (1)
- Machinery - Drills - Combination (Powered) (1)
- Ceiling Speaker Fire Hood (1)
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Night Dresses/Shirts (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Sports Equipment Storage Racks/Holders (1)
- Toys - Books (1)
- Communications and media equipment – Web Cameras (1)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Liferafts/Life-Buoys/Flotation Cushions (1)
- Furniture - Tables (1)
- Toys – Fancy Dress Costumes (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Connectors (Electrical) (1)
- Toys - Push/Pull-along Toys (Powered)Toys - Push/Pull-along Toys (Powered) (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Exercise Machines (Powered) (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Safety Monitoring (Powered) (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles Parts - Frames/Stems (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Pacifiers/Teething Rings (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – LED Candle Set (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Electric Vehicle Charging Point (1)
- Communications and media equipment - Portable Speakers (1)
- Machinery - Potato Harvester (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment – Exercised Machines (Powered) (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Play Pens/Dens (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Coffee Grinders (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Steam Cleaners (1)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming – Nails – Aids (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Juicers (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Insect/Pest Control – Barriers/Traps (1)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Hair - Shampoo (1)
- Machinery - Angle Grinders (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Pressure Cookers (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Bread makers (1)
- Toys - Car/Train Sets (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Fans - Extractor (1)
- Machinery - Pressure Washers (Powered) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Garden Vacuums/Blowers (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Sockets/Receptacles/Outlets (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Tankless Water Heaters (1)
- Machinery – Polishing Machine (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Personal Warming/Massaging (Powered) (1)
- Machinery - Impact Drivers (Powered) (1)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories – Hand Painted Jug (1)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories – Kitchen Mixing Appliances (1)
- Machinery – Grease Guns (Powered) (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Pram/Pushchair/Stroller Accessories (1)
- Toys – Toy Vehicles – Non-Ride (Powered) (1)
- Home Safety/Fire Prevention – Public Fire Alarms (1)
- Toys - Bath/Pool Water Toys (1)
- Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Powered) (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment – Cycle Parts – Frames/Stems (1)
- Toys – Board Games (Powered) (1)
- Furniture - Household/Office Chairs/Stools (Non Powered) (1)
- Machinery - Welding/Blow Torches (Powered) (1)
- Communication and media equipment – Pagers (1)
- Machinery – Mixer (Powered) (1)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Cosmetic/Make Up - Eyes (1)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Wipes - Personal (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Fans – Portable (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Hair Dryers (1)
- Hobby/sports equipment - Drinking Bottles (1)
- Machinery – Printing Machinery (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Radiators (1)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Hearing Protection - Powered (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Hair - Styling (Powered) (1)
- Chemical Products – Hand Dish - Detergent (1)
- Machinery - Hammer Drills (Powered) (1)
- Fastener for Valve Assemblies – Nuts (Fixings/Fasteners) (1)
- Pressure equipment / vessels - Industrial Pressure Equipment and Replacement Parts/Accessories (1)
- Furniture - Blankets/Throws (Powered) (1)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Helmets - Non-Powered (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby High Chair (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Wall Plates (Electrical) (1)
- Toys – Toy-Integrated Stationery (1)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Lifebelts/Life-Jackets/Lifesuits (1)
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Clothing Adornment/Floral Accessories/Badges/Buckles (1)
- Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Skin Lightening (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Combination Clothes Washer/Dryers (1)
- Construction Product - EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) facade membrane (1)
- Toys - Board Games (Non-Powered) (1)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories - Salt/Pepper/Spice Mills (Non Powered) (1)
- Jewellery - Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Feeding Accessories (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment – Circulating pumps for heating systems (1)
- Toys – Water Beads (1)
- Machinery - Wheelbarrows (Powered) (1)
- Machinery - Hedge Trimmers (Powered) (1)
- Machinery - Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered) (1)
- Cosmetics - Foaming Soap (1)
- Lighting equipment - Tripod (Lighting) (1)
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Industrial Lighting Equipment (1)
- Chemical Products - Paint/Varnish Removers/Cleaners (1)
- Kitchen/cooking accessories - Mincers/Choppers/Ricers/Pasta Makers (Non Powered) (1)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Lifebelts/Lifejackets/Lifesuits (1)
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Feeding - Bottles (1)
- Machinery – Notching Machine (1)
- Jewellery - Rings (1)
- Hobby/Sports Equipment - Cycles (Non Powered) (1)
Alerts by year
Most recent alerts
Product Safety Report: Oakes Leisure Limited Warrior Crossbow Toy (2609-0218)
2026-10-08 — Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Non-Powered)
Product Safety Report: Pop Bubble Fidget Toy Keyrings sold via Amazon (2609-0228)
2026-10-08 — Toys - Sensory Toys
Product Safety Report: Y Kall Mini Electric Chainsaw (2607-0053)
2026-10-08 — Machinery – Chain Saws (Powered)
Product Safety Report: Electronic Guitar Toy (2609-0125)
2026-10-08 — Toys - Musical Toys (Powered)
Product Recall: Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer (2610-0026)
2026-10-07 — Machinery - Lawn Powers/Rakers (Powered)
Product Recall: George Ladies’ Handbags (2609-0009)
2026-10-06 — Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal Bags
Product Safety Report: InteDesign Plush Toys sold via Amazon (2609-0223)
2026-10-06 — Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Product Safety Report: InteDesign Knitted Tea Mug Plush Toy sold via Amazon (2609-0227)
2026-10-06 — Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Product Recall: Primark HV Pumpkin Plush Gonk and HW Mini Gonk (2610-0004)
2026-10-06 — Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Seasonal Decorations (Non Powered)
Product Safety Report: GUYISA Safety Shoes (2609-0242)
2026-10-06 — Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Safety/Protective Occupational Shoes
Product Safety Report: ZECREAT Mobility Scooter (2605-0114)
2026-10-06 — Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered)
Product Recall: Eskuta SX-250 E-Bikes modified and sold by BR Ebikes Limited (2609-0094)
2026-10-06 — Hobby/sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Product Recall: ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes (2610-0025)
2026-10-06 — Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Athletic Footwear - Specialist
Product Recall: Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug (2610-0017)
2026-10-05 — Kitchen/cooking accessories – Mugs/Cups
Product Recall: ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent (2609-0244)
2026-10-05 — Toys - Indoor/Outdoor Games
Product Recall: Playworks My First Baby Spinner sold by The Works (2609-0229)
2026-10-02 — Toys - Baby/Infant Stimulation Toys (Non Powered)
Product Recall: 4-in-1 Handheld Cordless Vacuum sold via eBay (2609-0144)
2026-10-01 — Electrical appliances and equipment – Household Vacuum Cleaners
Product Safety Report: Baby Sleep Pillow – Blue and White Cat sold via Fruugo (2601-0139)
2026-10-01 — Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Pillow
Product Safety Report: CCM Premier 92 HPM Premier 92 M10 Paper Guillotine (2608-0035)
2026-10-01 — Machinery – Paper Cutting Guidelines
Product Recall: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles (2609-0070)
2026-10-01 — Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Product Recall: Eurowrap 25pk Blue Party Balloons (2608-0108)
2026-10-01 — Toys – Toys/Games Variety Packs
Product Recall: CHILLZ Crystal Clear Chlorine Tablets for Ice Baths sold via Amazon (2609-0142)
2026-10-01 — Furniture – Household/Office Tables
Product Safety Report: Allegro A1 E-bike (2609-0156)
2026-10-01 — Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Product Safety Report: Loomerig Luxury Double Mattress Topper (2609-0154)
2026-10-01 — Furniture - Beds/Mattresses Accessories
Product Safety Report: hahaland Baby Tissue Box Toy sold via Amazon (2609-0079)
2026-10-01 — Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Product Recall: Antonia Space Saving Dining Set (2609-0159)
2026-09-30 — Furniture – Household/Office Tables
Product Recall: SHEIN Children’s Wooden Acrylic Rainbow Sensory Blocks (2609-0191)
2026-09-30 — Toys - Sensory Toys
Product Recall: YongnKids Theme Scene Sandbox Toy Kit sold via Amazon (2609-0148)
2026-09-30 — Toys - Sensory Toys
Product Safety Report: Tesla Powerwall 2 (2609-0219)
2026-09-28 — Other - Batteries
Product Recall: Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand (2606-0268)
2026-09-28 — Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
How to read this batch of OPSS alerts
What does this cover, and what does it leave out?
This batch covers the 299 most recent OPSS product safety reports we verified — OPSS has published several thousand since it started, and this page will grow to cover more of them in a future update. OPSS mostly reports on products sold through online marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Wish and similar) that were found not to meet UK safety regulations.
The category with the most alerts right now is "Toys - Sensory Toys" (25 alerts) — toys and childcare items are a recurring theme, reflecting how often imported toys fail UK toy safety rules.
Why does the corrective action vary so much?
Some reports describe an import rejected at the border before it ever reached a shop; others describe a live marketplace listing that was removed after the product was already on sale. The corrective action field on each page tells you which situation applies, which affects whether you need to do anything as a buyer.
Glossário: os termos desta página
Recall
A public notice from a safety regulator or the company itself asking consumers to stop using, return, repair or exchange a product because it does not meet a safety requirement.
Open Government Licence
The licence under which the UK and Canadian governments publish this recall data, allowing free reuse — including commercial use — as long as the source is credited.
Fonte: Open Government Licence v3.0 — UK National Archives.
Hazard
The specific way a product can hurt someone — for example choking, fire, electric shock or a fall — as described by the regulator or the manufacturer.
Remedy
What the company offers to fix the problem: a refund, a free repair, a replacement product, or instructions to dispose of the item safely.
Choking hazard
A risk that a small part, button battery or detachable piece can block a child's airway if swallowed. It is the single most common hazard type in toy recalls.
Product category
The type of product the regulator assigns to a recall (toys, furniture, appliances, electronics...). It is how our category hub pages group recalls.
Product recall glossary — todos os 8 termos.