Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress Recall (October 2026)

What was recalled

Squishy toys with ‘pimples’ sold with syringes or needles.

Why it was recalled

The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury. 

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011. 

What to do

The product has been recalled from end users by AliExpress. Affected consumers have been contacted directly by the online marketplace.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.

Access your local authority’s website, or contact your local authority, for guidance on the safe disposal of sharps in your area. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps for disposal; however, availability may vary, so please check in advance.

It is important these needles are disposed of safely and appropriately, and treated as a sharp, to reduce the risk of injury and potential infection.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2610-0049

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-10-09. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.

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