Fancy dress costumes
Fancy dress costumes was recalled on 29 January 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0104/10. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Finland. The products pose a risk of injuries and strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck and the waist area.
| Alert Number | 0104/10 |
| Brand | E Collection, Creative Education |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Model Number | 1. Princess cape: 21192220, 2. Fairy tunic: 21192213 |
| Published | 29 January 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of injuries and strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck and the waist area.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Pink polyester cloak with silver decorations. Size M.2. Pink polyester dress with silver decorations. Size M.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Fancy dress costumes.
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: 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?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.