Children's fancy dress costume
Children's fancy dress costume was recalled on 19 November 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01574/21. Burns risk reported by France. The fancy dress costume is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high.
| Alert Number | A12/01574/21 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 19 November 2021 |
Risk Description
The fancy dress costume is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Hedgehog costume resembling Sonic character, in blue, white, beige colours. Red shoes included. The product was also sold online.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns hazard related to Children's fancy dress costume .
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.