Squishy toys were pulled shelves in Northamptonshire and Bridlington after routine checks showed serious risks.
Tests found problems like loose parts and fragile materials.
Stores were forced to hand over 470 squishy items recently.
Traders also swiftly took out fake Labubu dolls from shops in Bridlington.
Similar toys were removed in Ellesmere Port.
European officials recalled thousands of unsafe squishy dumpling toys throughout the region.
Complaints came in about cheap plastics and damaged pieces.
No injuries connected to the toys as yet.
Parents urged to read labels before purchase.