Metallic cake decorating powder – various colours
These cake decorating powders may contain copper and zinc dust which can be toxic if inhaled or ingested.
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP
11–17 May 2026.
15 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
LED soccer hover ball (small)
The batteries in the toy can overheat while in use.
Children's Peg Dolls in Cups
The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age . The toy contain small parts that are a choking hazard to children.
Children's Montessori Egg Puzzle
Parts of the egg toy may pose a choking hazard if a child places the part in their mouth.
Children's sensory swing
The swing’s stretchable fabric can form loops that can entrap a child’s head or neck and become a strangulation hazard.
Children's Christmas Tree Play Set
The product doesn’t comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The compartment housing the batteries isn’t secured, and children could access the button/coin battery. The product and its packaging are missing warning information about: the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
Children’s sensory story book
The book’s small felt parts can detach, posing a risk of choking to young children.
Children’s talking flashcard toys – animal shaped and rectangular
The USB cable supplied with the rectangular style flashcard toy does not comply with the permanent ban on DEHP in children's plastic items . The batteries found in the animal style flashcard toy can short circuit.
Children’s finger-painting kits
The finger-painting kits contain hazardous and toxic substances, methanol, ethylene glycol and a phthalate.
USB Type-C rechargeable button battery charger
The charger doesn’t comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The battery isn’t secured, and children could access the button/coin battery. The products are missing warning information about the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
Robert Gordon coffee cup - 4 Dogs and a Cat collection
The cup can break when filled with hot liquid.
8.5 inch LCD writing tablet - assorted colours
The tablet may not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The battery may not be secured, and children could potentially access the button/coin battery. The product may be missing warning information about: the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
8.5 inch writing and drawing tablet
The tablet doesn’t comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The battery isn’t secured, and children could access the button/coin battery. The product is missing warning information about: the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
Scented Fun Sand - blue, green, red & yellow
The play sand is being recalled because it may contain traces of asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.
Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with the zipper closure
This product may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age . The zipper slider may detach and become a choking hazard.