Every UK squishy toy recall and safety warning
Updated 2 October 2026 from official GOV.UK data
Quick answer
The UK government has issued 23 safety alerts about squishy toys, 21 of them this year. 7 involved asbestos, 7 toxic chemicals, 4 mould or bacteria in the filling, and 7 were choking risks. 5 were counterfeits, including a fake NeeDoh. Genuine NeeDoh toys aren't on the list.
Squishies are the craze of 2026, so cheap copies keep turning up in shops and on online marketplaces. This page collects every official alert in one place, so you can check what's in your house in a couple of minutes. Some were sold through Amazon, OnBuy, Matalan, so a big-name shop isn't a guarantee.
The full list
No matching alerts. That's good news, but it isn't a guarantee: check the toy has a brand, a UKCA or CE mark and a UK address.
Salted Butter 4oz Squishy
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Cheese Vent Toy Squishy
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Squishy Steam Bunz Dim Sum Toys
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Squish! Gummy Bear Toy
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Counterfeit Needoh Splash Ball
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Squishy Dumpling D-9373
Choking. The product presents a serious risk of choking because the dumpling material breaks apart easily, releasing water beads.
Russko Limited Jumbo Duck Mega Squishy
Suffocation. The product presents a risk of asphyxiation because the flexible plastic bag has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the thickness 0.022 ±. 0.002mm is less than the minimum 0.038mm required.
Pipihome Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun sold via Amazon
Toxic chemicals. Testing identified the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including xylenes and styrene, within the product.
Squeezy Dinosaur Toy
Choking. The product presents a risk of choking because the tail detached with minimal force, creating small parts which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder.
Squishy Dumpling Bun Squeeze Toy
Mould & bacteria. The product presents a microbiological risk because the liquid filling was found to contain aerobic microbials, yeast and mould exceeding the permissible expected limit.
Glitter Ice Cube Squeezy Toy
Mould & bacteria and Choking. The product presents a microbiological risk because the liquid filling was found to contain aerobic microbials, yeast and mould exceeding the permissible expected limit.
Wizz Toys Squishy Puppies
Asbestos. The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Wizz Toys Squishy Sausage Dog
Asbestos. The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Wizz Toys Squishy Sand Yeti Monsters
Asbestos. The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Squeezy Dumplings
Toxic chemicals and Burns. The product presents a serious chemical risk because the outer layer contains an excess concentration of benzene (20mg/kg).
Christmas Squishy Toys 24pcs sold via Amazon
Choking. The product presents a risk of choking as some of the squishies fit entirely within a small parts cylinder.
Squishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs
Asbestos. The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
KTL Squishy Stretchy Capybara
Asbestos. The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy sold via OnBuy
Asbestos. The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
KTL Squeezy Splatter Pig
Asbestos. The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs
Mould & bacteria and Choking. The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution.
Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold by Matalan
Mould & bacteria and Choking. The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution.
Squishy Donut Toy
Choking and Suffocation. The product presents a high risk of choking as the detachable plastic closures for the net bag fit entirely inside a small parts cylinder.
If your kid's squishy is on the list
- Take it off them. For the asbestos sand toys, don't cut or squeeze them open. Seal them in a bag.
- Follow the official notice. It says what the seller or maker is doing, usually a refund.
- Seller not playing ball? Contact the Citizens Advice consumer service, which passes reports to Trading Standards.
Questions parents ask
Are NeeDoh squishies safe?
Genuine NeeDoh toys (made by Schylling, sold in the UK through Bigjigs Toys) don't appear in any of the 23 alerts. The NeeDoh-branded item on the list is a counterfeit, stopped at the border in September 2026 after testing found volatile chemicals. The risk is fakes.
Why have squishy toys had asbestos in them?
7 alerts are for sand-filled squishies where the sand may contain small amounts of asbestos. The alerts say asbestos is banned because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. If you own one of these, stop using it, seal it in a bag and contact the seller.
How do I check if my kid's squishy has been recalled?
Find the brand, model number or barcode on the toy or its packaging and look for it in the list below. Each alert links to the official GOV.UK notice, with photos and full details.
What do I do if it's on the list?
Take it off them and stop using it. Follow the official notice, which usually means a refund from the seller. If the seller won't help, contact the Citizens Advice consumer service, which passes reports on to Trading Standards.
How this list is built
We search the official GOV.UK product safety database for squishy, squeeze, NeeDoh and stress-ball toys, pull the details of each notice, and group the hazards into plain English. It refreshes automatically. Last refresh: 2 October 2026.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.