Acer recalls electric scooter over battery overheating and fire risk
The batteries in the scooter could overheat, which is a fire risk that could cause burns, and the scooter does not meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Recalls, week of May 11, 2026
28 recalls from May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026. Urgent ones come first.
BMW recalls 1, 3, X1, X3 and M3 passenger cars over driver airbag inflator that could burst
The driver airbag inflator may wear out over time, and in an accident the pressure inside could be too high, so the inflator could burst and metal fragments may cause injuries.
LEAN Toys Magnetic Stick toy set: small magnets can cause serious injury if swallowed
The toy set has small, strong magnets that could attract one another if a child swallows them, causing intestinal blockage or perforation, and it does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
finegreen recalls LED mask over too much lead in solders
The solders in the black and red LED mask contain too much lead, up to 40.1 % by weight, which poses a risk to the environment and does not meet the RoHS 2 Directive requirements.
Brown leather men's shoes recalled over harmful chemicals including lead and phthalates
The brown leather shoes for men contain too much of several chemicals, including phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, lead and nonylphenol ethoxylates, which the notice says can harm human health.
Soft toy with key ring sold via Shein recalled over choking risk from small parts
The eye and clip on this soft toy can easily come off, and small children may put them in their mouth and choke, and the toy does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
LEAN Toys warns about Krab grzechotka plastic toy over choking risk
The toy has protruding parts, so a small child may put it in the mouth and choke, and it does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or the European standard EN 71-1.
Orca water pump: risk of electric shock to users
The submersible, mains-powered water pump has inadequate grounding, insulation, power cord size and spacing, so it poses a risk of electric shock to the user and does not meet required standards.
Colorbaby Archer warriors plastic toy set: suction cups can detach and risk eye injury
The suction cups on the arrows can come off, so an arrow can be launched without one and hit a child's eye, causing injuries and damage to sight.
Xextreme gaming mouse withdrawn from sale over too much lead and DEHP
The solders in the mouse contain too much lead and the cable plastic contains too much DEHP, which the notice says are risks to the environment and, for DEHP, to human health.
Jusfit Electric Chainsaw: fire risk from faulty fuse and plug, import rejected at border
The fuse does not have enough granular filler, so it may fail to stop a fire and explosion if a fault occurs, and the mains plug does not meet size requirements, so the chainsaw could overheat and catch fire.
Plastic doll set olaf's FROZEN adventure: too much phthalate chemical in toy
The set of four plastic dolls of characters from "Frozen" has too much bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which may harm children's health and possibly damage the reproductive system.
Plastic toy horn: small parts can detach and cause choking
The blue part of the upper horn on this plastic toy can easily detach, and a small child could put it in their mouth and choke, because the toy does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1.
Victoria Vynn gel nail polish: contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products
The 8 ml gel nail polish lists TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause allergic skin reactions.
Victoria Vynn Gel nail polish: contains TPO, an ingredient banned in cosmetics
The ingredient list shows the 8 ml gel nail polish contains TPO, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause allergic skin reactions.
Heemtle bicycle helmet: not enough protection in an impact, listing removed
The helmet does not absorb enough impact, so users may suffer head injuries in an impact, and it does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Taft hair spray POWER HAARSPRAY 3 WETTER: contains banned ingredient BMHCA
The ingredient list shows the hair spray contains BMHCA, which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
Garnier Color Naturals hair dye: contains an ingredient banned in cosmetics
The chocolate brown hair dye lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and an unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
Private Label MAN CLOSE 2 eau de toilette: contains banned ingredient BMHCA
The 100 ml eau de toilette lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
Adidas PURE GAME deodorant: contains an ingredient banned in cosmetics
The 75 ml deodorant lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system, harm an unborn child and cause skin sensitisation.
Garnier Color Naturals hair dye: contains an ingredient banned in cosmetics
The hair dye cream lists BMHCA, which is prohibited in cosmetic products, and the notice says it may harm the reproductive system and an unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Bicycle helmet sold on Fruugo: too little impact protection, risk of head injuries
The foldable bicycle helmet does not absorb enough impact, so users may suffer head injuries in an impact, and it does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Luxure Parfumes LADY Elite perfume: contains banned ingredient BMHCA
The eau de parfum, 100 ml, lists 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products and may harm the reproductive system and the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Safety Gate warns about outdoor LED lighting chain over risk of electric shock
The lighting chain with LED lights has poor insulation, weak protection against water and thin electrical conductors, so a user could touch live parts and get an electric shock.
Dinosaur World Shooter gun toy set: choking risk from small suction cups
The suction cups on the plastic darts are small parts that small children may put in the mouth and choke on, and the toy does not meet the Toy Safety Directive or the European standard EN 71-1.
Vilac warns about Cubes sonores de la ferme musical toy over choking risk from small part
A small part, the end cap of the metal shaft with the coloured wooden rings, can easily detach, and small children may put it in the mouth and choke.
Mile plastic toy set PISTOLA MORBIDA: small parts can cause choking
The suction cups on the toy guns' darts can easily detach, and a small child could put one in their mouth and choke, so the set does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Smile plastic toy cat: batteries easy for children to reach
The battery compartment opens easily without tools, so a child could put the batteries in the mouth, where they can overheat and release electrolyte that damages the gastrointestinal tract.
Healthcare, lab and fleet recalls
Sunward recalls scissor lift jack over risk of tipping over and injuries
Due to a fault, the Sunward Scissors Aerial Work Platform may move higher than intended, lose balance and tip over, which can cause a person on the platform to fall and bystanders to be injured.
Goodyear recalls TreadMax and Next Tread truck tyres over risk of tread separation
The commercial retread tyres made in 2026 were produced under wrong curing conditions, which may leave the tread poorly bonded so it separates while driving and raises the risk of an accident.
