Fancy dress
Fancy dress was recalled on 11 March 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00390/22. Strangulation, Suffocation risk reported by France. The product has long non-detachable functional cords in the neck area, in which a child can become trapped during various activities, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/00390/22 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 11 March 2022 |
Risk Description
The product has long non-detachable functional cords in the neck area, in which a child can become trapped during various activities, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the plastic bag is too thin, which could lead to suffocation if a child plays with it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor of the 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
Black and red magician costume (coat, hat and wand). Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation, suffocation hazard related to Fancy dress .
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.