China has recalled 388,800 children’s products this year, including toys, shoes, clothing, and stationery.

As of June 3, a total of 114 recalls of children’s products have been implemented in the country in 2026, involving 388,800 items. This includes: 48 recalls of children’s toys, involving 152,000 items; 22 recalls of children’s clothing, involving 7,200 items; 19 recalls of children’s stationery, involving 189,200 items; and 11 recalls of children’s footwear, involving 24,300 items.

Among them, 48 recalls of children’s toys involved 152,000 items. The recalled toy products mainly include strollers and plastic toys. Common defect issues include:

Small parts that are detachable or can fall off, which may be put into a child’s mouth or nose, potentially causing choking.

Gaps or sharp points and edges that may pinch or cut a child’s fingers or other body parts.

Phthalate plasticizer content exceeding standard limits, which may harm children’s health with long-term use.

Missing labels or instructions, failing to provide proper guidance to consumers, potentially leading to improper use and injury.

22 recalls of children’s clothing involved 7,200 items. The recalled clothing products mainly include hooded garments, school uniforms, jeans, and baby clothes. Common defect issues include:

Rope and strap requirements not meeting standards, posing safety risks such as dragging, strangulation, or even suffocation for children.

Fabric pH value and color fastness to rubbing not meeting standards, which may irritate children’s skin and weaken their skin barrier, posing safety hazards.

19 recalls of children’s stationery involved 189,200 items. The recalled stationery products mainly include notebooks, school bags, and erasers. Common defect issues include:

Excessive brightness (whiteness) of notebook paper surfaces.

Phthalate plasticizer levels exceeding limits in accessible plastic parts.

Presence of dangerous sharp points.

11 recalls of children’s footwear involved 24,300 items. The recalled footwear products mainly include children’s sandals, slippers, and sports shoes. Common defect issues include:

Total heavy metal content and phthalate plasticizer levels not meeting standards, which may adversely affect children’s health with prolonged contact.