Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy: serious suffocation risk for young children
The 1kg weighted stuffed toy is filled with glass beads, and its weight may restrict breathing or movement if it is placed with young children, which could lead to suffocation.
Recalls, week of Aug 17, 2026
49 recalls from August 17, 2026 to August 23, 2026. Urgent ones come first.
Galactica Play Pen with Play House: suction cups can detach and pose a choking risk
The suction cups can easily detach and form small parts that fit entirely within a small parts cylinder, which are a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age.
Allegro A3, A6, M7 and A7R e-bikes: charger or battery may overheat and cause fire
There is no proof the e-bikes, battery and charger were properly assessed, and the notice says the charger or battery may overheat and cause a fire.
Steam Cleaner YX-602: fire and electric shock risk from faulty plug fuse and poor earthing
The plug fuse does not have enough granular filler, so the plug may overheat and catch fire, and metal parts you can touch can become live during use, which risks electric shock.
Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring: serious drowning risk because it looks like a toy and is not brightly coloured
The notice says the swim ring has the design and look of a toy, which could lead to wrong use and a child drowning, and it is not bright enough to stand out against the water.
Mosquito Killer Lamp: removable grille can expose high-voltage parts and risk electric shock
The protective grille can be removed during routine maintenance, giving access to high-voltage parts that stay energised or may keep a hazardous charge, so a user could get an electric shock.
Electric Kettle CZ-8520: serious fire risk from poorly earthed product and undersized plug fuse
The kettle is not properly earthed and its plug fuse is too small, so if a fault happens the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: contains banned chemical lilial, serious risk
The shampoo contains butylphenyl methylpropional (lilial or BMHCA), which is not permitted in cosmetics and may harm the reproductive system and cause skin sensitisation, and some fragrance substances were not declared.
Pawsitive Cat Toy: small parts can detach and plastic bag poses suffocation risk
The toy's plastic eyes came off with little force, making small parts a child could choke on, and its flexible plastic bag is thinner than the minimum so a child could suffocate if it went over their head.
Emotional Support Plant: packaging bag is too thin and poses a suffocation risk to children
The flexible plastic bag is thinner than the minimum thickness, so if a child placed the bag over their head, they could asphyxiate, and the product's labelling and markings also need improvements.
Winson & Olive Dinosaur Discovery Teepee Tent: strangulation risk from long light string and rope
The tent comes with a string of lights and a rope that are longer than allowed for children's toys, and the cords may wrap around a child's neck if left unattended, risking strangulation.
Wu Xi Dpower Electronic electric mountain bike: may overheat and catch fire, import rejected
The electric mountain bike and its charger and plug came with no Declaration of Conformity, valid technical documentation or enough labelling, so it may be possible for the product to overheat and catch fire.
MESOLAB recalls Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar over harmful chemical in toy character
The orange character in the calendar contains too much Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a phthalate that may harm children's health, possibly damaging the reproductive system.
Heimerdinger Angle Grinder LB183: serious injury risk from toothed saw blade attachment
The angle grinder is supplied with a toothed saw blade attachment, which raises the risk of kick back and loss of control and could lead to serious injury or fatality.
Electric Pressure Cooker 6L: fire risk from underweight plug fuse and poorly fitting plug pins
The notice says the pressure cooker has a serious risk of fire because its mains plug has an underweight fuse, so it may overheat and ignite, and its plug pins cannot make a secure connection to the socket.
BioloMix Bread Maker: serious fire risk from plug and fuse problems
The bread maker's plug does not meet the required size rules and has an underweight fuse, so the product may overheat during use and catch fire.
Lufeiya Electric Tricycle: serious fire risk from charger with a two-pin plug
The tricycle comes with a charger whose two-pin plug cannot hold a fuse and does not meet BS 1363, so a fault or overcurrent could cause overheating and a fire.
DayPlus Rechargeable Grass Mower: risk of electric shock from poor insulation
The mower has insufficient insulation between its input and output circuits, which over time could make accessible parts live during use and shock the user.
DayPlus Rechargeable Polishing Machine: serious risk of electric shock
The charger failed the electrical strength test and there is no evidence the product was assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, so it may become live and shock the user.
Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon: could collapse and cause serious injuries
The ladder could not hold the weight it claimed without collapsing, so a user could fall and be seriously injured, and it also has no protection against squeezing when it is collapsed.
3 and 4 Step Ladders sold via Amazon: could collapse under claimed weight
The ladders could not hold the weight they were said to hold without collapsing, so a user could fall and be seriously injured, and the marking and labelling also need improving.
LED Mining Lamp: serious fire risk from loose earth wire and overheating
The earth conductor is not adequately secured and may become detached during use, and the lamp exceeds the maximum permitted temperature rise, which may cause overheating and fire, with burns and other injuries possible.
Marco Paul Electric Hot Water Bottle: risk of electric shock and fire
The notice says poor build quality means a user may reach live parts, risking electric shock, and poor connections to the microswitch, where crimps do not capture the whole conductor, risk a fire.
Foshan Puruite Lighting LED Bathroom Mirror: serious fire risk from poor insulation
The mirror has too little insulation and too little distance between its circuits, which could make it overheat during normal use and cause a fire, and its cord anchorage is also insufficient.
Summit Foods recalls Snacksters, East Street Deli and Target a Snack filled wraps over possible E. coli (STEC)
The wraps may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which can cause severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Teashow 6V Battery Charger for Children's E-Bikes: risk of fire and electric shock
The charger has poor insulation inside, so users could get an electric shock from accessible parts, and poor wiring and soldering could cause a short circuit, overheating and fire.
OPSS warns about HY300 LCD projector over risk of electric shock
The HY300 LCD projector can give an electric shock because users may reach live parts if something goes wrong, and the plug pins are less than 9.5mm from the edge of the plug face.
Vacuum Cleaner YCQ2022S: risk of electric shock from accessible live parts
The notice says live parts may become accessible to the user, so a person could touch live conductors and get an electric shock, and the product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Coffee Grinder JJ-668: blades stay exposed while in use, import rejected at border
The grinder has no interlocking device to stop it working when the lid or attachment is removed, so the rotating blades can be touched, which could cause severe cuts or amputation of fingers or hands.
OPSS warns about SUN Nail Art Lamp over risk of electric shock from plug
The plug on the SUN Nail Art Lamp does not meet the required size rules, with pins less than 9.5mm from the edge, so touching the pins while plugging in or unplugging could give an electric shock.
Sammic recalls Portable Electric Liquidiser over risk of electric shock
A part the user can touch may come into contact with the motor support if the first layer of insulation fails, which could expose the user to electric shock.
Zentiva recalls Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules over possible metal particles
One batch of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules may contain small metal particles, found during shelf-life testing, which are said to pose a low risk, and no reports have been received.
Jianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology Courtyard Heater: high fire risk from poorly secured wiring
The heater has internal wires soldered straight to the circuit board without proper strain relief, so connections may loosen in normal use, causing arcing and overheating that could ignite nearby materials and cause a fire.
Zhongshan Jinkairui Heated Coaster/Mug Warmer: risk of electric shock and fire
Poor-quality internal electrical connections may loosen and arc during normal use, which creates a high risk of electric shock and fire, and arcing was seen during testing.
Pinghu Fulihua AC to DC Adaptor: risk of electric shock and fire
The black power adaptor with three-pin plug has poor internal soldering and insulation that could break down and make it live, and its plug does not fit sockets securely, which may cause overheating and fire.
Donguan Keben extension lead: risk of electric shock from poorly secured internal wiring
The 4 socket extension lead with 3-pin plug has poor internal connections, including wires soldered directly together with no strain relief, which could let wires detach, make it live and cause shocks or a fire.
MHRA warns against rectal catheters sold for personal use (gas and colic relievers) in infants over unknown risks
The MHRA does not recommend these devices for infants because there is not enough clinical evidence that they work and the risks of injury, bleeding, pain or a hole in the bowel are unknown.
Best Lithium Electric Lawn Mower: no proof it meets UK safety rules, may overheat and catch fire
The mower came with no Declaration of Conformity, no valid technical documentation and a lack of labelling, marking and instructions, so it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire.
Nest Swing Set: children's swing set may fail in use and injure the user
There is no evidence the swing set was properly checked against UK rules, its test report did not match it, and it lacks labels and instructions, so it may fail during use and injure the user.
ResMed Astral 100 and 150 ventilators: therapy can stop suddenly after an internal part leaks
An internal supercapacitor in affected ventilators made before October 2024 may leak electrolyte and damage circuitry, so therapy can stop without warning and the ventilator cannot be restarted.
OPSS warns about Shower JSD10 sold via Amazon over fire risk and missing safety evidence
The Shower JSD10 has no evidence it was properly assessed, its paperwork did not match the product, and it may overheat and catch fire.
Zhongshan Aokesi Kitchen and Bathroom Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd
HOIIME Cordless Leaf Blower: no safety paperwork, may overheat and catch fire
The notice says the blower came with no Declaration of Conformity, no valid technical documentation and too little labelling or instructions, so it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire.
Hoiime Cordless Pressure Washer: no proof it meets UK safety rules, may overheat and catch fire
The pressure washer came without a Declaration of Conformity, valid technical documentation, evidence of production control, or proper labelling, marking and instructions, so it may overheat and catch fire.
Goywato Cordless Impact Driver sold via Amazon: electric shock and fire risk from noncompliant charger
The UK plug supplied with the Goywato Cordless Impact Driver does not meet the required size rules and cannot make a secure connection to the socket, which could cause an electric shock or overheating and fire.
Bubble Cosmetics Sunscreen Pack: labels missing required information, import rejected at the border
The product has inadequate labelling and traceability information, including missing sunscreen use instructions, so consumers may not have enough information to use it appropriately.
Jiangmen Hanma LED Ceiling Light: risk of electric shock from loose cord
The supply cord is not secured well enough and failed testing, so it may come loose and expose live parts, and a person who touches them could get an electric shock.
Asda recalls ASDA Hapello Power Train over choking risk from small part that can detach
A small part, the orange steam dome, may easily detach from the top of the train and is a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age.
OPSS warns about Wall Charger RE-PD3506 sold via Amazon over fire risk from poor insulation
The wall charger has insufficient insulation between its input and output circuits, which over time could make it overheat and ignite, causing a fire.
Char-Broil recalls Patio Bistro BBQ Grills over risk of electric shock
The grounding wire for the heating element may not be fully tightened, so it could disconnect and cause loss of fault protection, which risks an electric shock.