12 Toys That Were Recalled But Are Still Online
This list highlights 12 recalled toys, including baby sleepers, magnetic sets, craft kits, and vintage ovens, that remain available online despite serious safety risks.
- Alyana Aguja
- 4 min read
These recalled toys span from infant-sleep products like the Rock ’n Play and KidKraft kitchen to magnetic building sets and vintage collectibles — all linked to choking, suffocation, or poisoning hazards yet still circulating online. Several grassroots investigations and news reports confirm such toys are sold via auction sites, social media marketplaces, or labeled as collectibles, even when officially banned.
1. Fisher-Price SnugaPuppy Tissue Box (Activity Center)
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This adorable tissue-box toy from the SnugaPuppy 3-in-1 Activity Center was recalled in April 2025 because a small support bracket could detach, posing a choking hazard. Despite the recall, listings have popped up on online marketplaces, often marked “gently used” or “open box.” Parents should check recall notices before buying such items.
2. Fisher-Price Brunch & Go Stroller Toy
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This little egg-shaped fiddly toy was pulled due to reports of the “yolk” cracking and parts ending up in babies’ mouths, though no injuries were confirmed. As of mid-2025, sellers on platforms like eBay or Facebook still list them, sometimes as “collectible.” Auctions might seem harmless, but unsafe parts remain dangerous.
3. KidKraft Farm-to-Table Play Kitchen
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Nearly 192,000 play kitchens were recalled after a tragic 2023 incident where a toddler’s clothing caught on accessory hooks, leading to fatal asphyxia. Listings still appear on Amazon and Walmart as “open box” or “new.” The replacement hook remedy exists — buyers must verify it’s included.
4. Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleeper
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Recalled in 2019 after being linked to about 100 infant deaths due to suffocation, the inclined design was deemed unsafe. Despite this, online resale platforms still offer them, especially used units advertised as vintage. The danger remains real — even if marketed as “retro décor.”
5. Magnetix Magnetic Construction Sets
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These magnetic building toys were recalled in 2006–2007 after magnets detached and were swallowed, causing intestinal injuries and at least one death. Second-hand listings still crop up online, too tempting for bargain hunters. One swallowed magnet can claim a child’s life; it’s not worth the risk.
6. Bindeez/Aqua Dots Beads
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This craft kit was recalled in 2007 when it was discovered that the beads contained a sedative prodrug rather than safe glue, leading to hospitalizations. Nowadays, old stock or “vintage kits” still show up on auction sites. Even as collectible versions, the toy shouldn’t be used without verifying it’s the safe reformulation.
7. Easy-Bake Oven (2006 Model)
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Hasbro recalled a 2006 version in 2007 after burns and finger-injury reports; owners were told to retrofit or avoid use in children under eight. Yet the vintage ovens still sell — some new in box — on marketplaces. Collectors love them, but parents must ensure safety fixes are applied.
8. Polly Pocket Quik-Clik (2006)
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Mattel recalled 4.4 million magnetic Quik-Clik sets in 2006 because loose magnets were swallowed by children. Despite the ban, some units are available online as collectibles or “untested.” Magnets are lethal if ingested — avoid listing or buying them entirely.
9. Yo-Yo Water Balls
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These stretchy, water-filled toy balls were flagged for causing strangulation and suffocation; as of December 2017, the CPSC had received hundreds of reports. The novelty still appeals, and sellers occasionally list them as “fidget toys,” though still dangerous. It’s a reminder that old data still applies — don’t buy.
10. Clackers
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Once banned and discontinued due to injuries when acrylic balls shattered during play, Clackers remain a curiosity in retro-toy listings. Even decades later, second-hand versions surface online for “nostalgia.” That doesn’t erase the hazard — they’re banned for a reason.
11. Stuffed Animals & Bath Toys from Recalls (PIRG findings)
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U.S. PIRG found active recall-listed toys, including stuffed animals, musical toys, bath toys, and activity balls, being sold on sites like eBay and Facebook from 2015 to 2016. Many were sold “new with tags.” The findings show that recalls don’t always remove every unsafe toy from circulation.
12. Unlabeled budget toys from overseas
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PIRG’s 2024 “Trouble in Toyland” report highlights cheaply imported toys sold online that may not meet safety standards, potentially containing lead or choking hazards, and are often sold by unidentifiable sellers. Listings lack manufacturer names and warnings yet still attract buyers with low prices. Absence of recall notice doesn’t mean absence of risk.