In short
- UK: an OPSS recall notice dated 25 June 2026 and an OPSS safety report dated 10 August 2026, on named products.
- France: the DGCCRF reported no national recall on 10 August 2026; the sources we consulted say nothing later.
- Europe: five product names appear on the Safety Gate portal, according to Stiftung Warentest.
- The cause of the June 2026 recall is not detailed in the sources we consulted.
What is on record
| Document | Issuer and date | Product named | Status reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recall notice | OPSS, UK government; document dated 25 June 2026 | “Squishies / Squeezy Dumplings” | A recall exists; the cause is not detailed in the sources consulted |
| Product safety report 2605-0199 | OPSS; 10 August 2026 | “Squishy Dumpling Bun Squeeze Toy”, a cube of liquid and glitter imported from China | Risk rated “medium”; import refused at the border; product destroyed |
| Communiqué | DGCCRF, France; 10 August 2026 | Several brands and models, none named in the sources we read | Analyses under way; no national recall at that stage |
| Safety Gate listings | EU alert portal, as reported by Stiftung Warentest on 26 September 2026 | Steamed Bun, Squishy Dumpling, Squishy Fidget Fun, Squeezy Dumplings, Happy Buns | Listed on the portal; some of the listed products carry the CE mark |
| Official tests | Netherlands (NVWA), Denmark, France and Belgium; reported 26 September 2026 | Squishies tested after smell reports | Dutch findings reported; the other tests were under way |
None of the products named in these documents appears in any selection on this site. The risks behind them are set out on are squishies safe, and the chemical findings on are squishies toxic.
Report, listing, recall: three different documents
The recall notice
A recall notice, such as the OPSS one for “Squishies / Squeezy Dumplings”, concerns a product already sold. What it asks of owners is written in the notice itself, which the sources we consulted do not reproduce, so read the notice and not a summary.
The safety report
The OPSS report 2605-0199 records a case rather than a campaign. It describes the cube, finds micro-organisms in the liquid above the limit, notes the absence of identification and of any UKCA or CE mark, and records that the import was refused. It does not mention burns or benzene.
The portal listing
Safety Gate is the European rapid-alert portal. Stiftung Warentest says several squishies are listed there. A listing is an alert about a product, and the authorities have so far warned against only a small number of products.
The communiqué
A communiqué such as the DGCCRF’s of 10 August 2026 asks the public to act, here by not copying microwave experiments from social media, without naming a recalled model.
Test results
Findings such as the NVWA’s volatile compounds are results, not notices. They explain why attention turned to squishies, but they do not tell an owner whether a given product is covered by anything.
| Kind of document | What it does | Example in this page |
|---|---|---|
| Recall notice | Names a product and the action asked of owners | OPSS, 25 June 2026 |
| Safety report | Records a risk assessment and the action taken | OPSS 2605-0199, 10 August 2026 |
| Portal listing | Flags a product in the European alert system | Safety Gate, five names |
| Communiqué | Asks the public to behave in a certain way | DGCCRF, 10 August 2026 |
| Test result | Reports what a laboratory or authority found | NVWA, Bavaria 2019 |
What is not known
- Why the June 2026 notice was issued. The sources we consulted do not detail the cause, and we do not guess at it.
- Whether the cube in the safety report is the product in the recall notice. The two documents carry different titles and the sources do not link them.
- Which brands the French analyses cover, and whether any French recall has followed 10 August 2026.
- The number of units sold, and any batch numbers, for any of the products named.
- The reason for each Safety Gate entry, which the sources do not itemise.
A page that listed more brands would be inventing them. This one will be revised when new notices appear.
Checking an alert yourself
| Where | What you find there | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| OPSS pages on gov.uk | Recall notices and product safety reports with a reference number | United Kingdom |
| Safety Gate, the EU alert portal | Alerts on dangerous non-food products, searchable by product | European Union and associated countries |
| DGCCRF pages on economie.gouv.fr | Communiqués and consumer advice | France |
- Note the exact product name, the brand and any model or batch code printed on the pack, since a notice names its product that precisely.
- Search each site above for the name, then for the word “squishy”, as notices may use a different title from the shop listing.
- Compare the photographs and codes in a matching notice with your pack.
- If they match, follow the notice. If you cannot tell, stop using the toy until you can.
A search that finds nothing does not clear a product. It means no matching notice turned up, which is a weaker statement.
If you own a product that may match
- Stop using it and keep the pack, the receipt and photographs of the marking.
- Do not heat it: the authorities name the microwave, the radiator and a hot car.
- See a doctor for any skin reaction, as the DGCCRF advises.
- In France, report an abnormal smell on SignalConso. The sources we consulted name no UK equivalent, so contact the seller and follow the notice.
- A leak or a crack means the toy goes in the bin, as set out in how to clean a squishy.
Plush and the other toys on this site
The names in the alerts are dumplings and buns with a filled skin. Mochi sets, taba, slow-rising foam and Squishmallows plush are not among them, but that is a statement about the alerts, not a clearance. Read the age, the marking and the maker’s address on any pack; Squishmallows compared covers the plush side.
Frequently asked questions
Does a recall mean every squishy is unsafe?
No. A recall concerns the products it names. The Verbraucherzentrale wrote on 7 October 2026 that not all squishies are dangerous.
Is a recall the same as a ban?
No. The sources we consulted announce no ban on the category. The OPSS refused the import of one product, which is a separate action.
Why is there no list of recalled brands here?
Because the sources we consulted name products, not a brand list, and a list assembled from guesses would mislead.
What about recalls outside the UK and EU?
Our sources cover the UK and Europe. For another country, look at that country’s own consumer-safety authority.
Can I check a Squishmallows against these notices?
Compare the exact product name and codes on your tag with any notice you find. None of the five Safety Gate names is a Squishmallows product.
How current is this page?
It reflects sources read on 23 October 2026 and does not cover notices issued after that date.
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