Children's mermaid costume
Children's mermaid costume was recalled on 10 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01736/21. Strangulation risk reported by France. The dress has non-detachable cords in the neck area.
| Alert Number | A12/01736/21 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 10 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The dress has non-detachable cords in the neck area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN-71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Mermaid costume for children, resembling Disney's Ariel Shimmering. Blue and green fishtail dress with a big plum-coloured bow at the top of the dress. Also sold online, namely on Wish.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's mermaid costume .
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.