Is that second‑hand itemsafe to buy?
Some products get pulled from sale because they're dangerous, but they keep being resold. Paste a Leboncoin or Vinted listing and Vetted checks it against the official lists of dangerous products. Free, in about 5 seconds.
All four were for sale on Leboncoin on 24 October. All four are on an official danger list.
Photos: official recall notices
Acer ES Series 5 scooterA screw can come loose while riding.RECALLED · EVERY UNIT 
Fisher-Price baby toy setA choking risk for babies from 3 months.RECALLED · CHOKING 
Hamax Buddy child bike seatA loose label a child could choke on.SOME UNITS · CHECK THE LABEL 
Tilgreen hoverboardAn electric shock risk.ONE MODEL · CHECK THE LABEL
What's a recall?
When a product turns out to be dangerous, the brand and the government publish an official warning and ask owners to stop using it. The warning reaches the first owner. The next one usually never hears about it.
- 1Bought new
- 2A danger is found
- 3Resold second-hand
- 4Vetted warns you
Three real listings, three answers.
- Yes: Brand and model are named in the notice
- Yes: Every unit is recalled, whatever the date
Three steps. About five seconds.
- 1Show Vetted the listingPaste the title and description, add photos if you have them, or just open the listing with the Chrome extension.
- 2It searches the official listsAI reads the brand, model and codes, even with typos. Then Vetted looks for that exact product in every French and EU recall.
- 3You get a clear answerFixed rules, not the AI, decide the answer. It always links to the government notice, so you can check it yourself.
Every answer tells you what to do next.
Recalled
This exact product is on an official danger list. Don't buy it as it is. The notice says what the owner should do.
Check the label
Only some units of this model are affected, for example ones made in certain months. Ask the seller for a photo of the label. Vetted writes the message for you, in French.
No recall found
Nothing in the official lists matches. Vetted shows what it searched and anything that came close. Still check the item's condition, as you normally would.
Browse as usual. Vetted checks as you go.
Open a listing on Leboncoin or Vinted and a tag appears on the photo within seconds: green, amber or red. Click it for the full answer.
Questions people ask
What exactly is a recall?
An official warning that a product can be dangerous. The brand and the government publish it, say which units are affected, and tell owners what to do, usually stop using it and get a free repair, replacement or refund.
Where does the data come from?
From the two official sources: RappelConso, run by the French government, and Safety Gate, the European Commission's list of dangerous products. Vetted downloads both every day. It never makes up a recall.
Is it free?
Yes. Checking a listing on the website or with the Chrome extension is free, with no account.
Can the AI get it wrong?
The AI only reads the listing. The answer comes from fixed rules that compare it with the official notice, and Vetted shows you that notice so you can check it. When it can't be sure, it says "check the label" instead of guessing.
What kinds of products does it cover?
Anything in the French and EU recall lists: car seats, prams, toys, bikes and scooters, chargers and power banks, appliances, clothing and more.
Does the extension read my data?
No. It only reads the listing page you open, and only on Leboncoin and Vinted. No account, no tracking.
What if something I already own is recalled?
Follow the steps in the official notice. Usually you stop using it and contact the brand for a free repair, replacement or refund.
Buying something second-hand this week?
Check it first. It takes five seconds and it's free.
Run a marketplace or a charity shop? Check your listings in bulk.
