Fancy-dress costume for children

Choking, Strangulation Toys Other types of alerts
Photo of recalled product: Fancy-dress costume for children
Alert NumberINFO/00010/20
BrandPudcoco
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Strangulation
Notifying CountryDenmark
Country of OriginUnknown
Published24 January 2020

Risk Description

The sequins can fall off, generating small parts and the straps of the dress intended to be worn partially around the neck create a fixed loop without breakaway feature. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke or get stuck with the straps, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 11/12/2019

Product Description

Orange sleeveless baby girl Halloween dress with sequins. The product was sold online, in particular via Aliexpress.

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