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Children’s fancy-dress costume — choking & strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingStrangulationJan 15, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Children’s fancy-dress costume — choking & strangulation risk

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Hazard

The costume has two functional free cords at the level of the neck which are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the zip puller of the costume can easily detach, releasing small parts. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive and relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/12/2020)

Product description

Ninja costume made of black and red elastic textile material, with a hood, belt and ribbons; zip fastener at the back and cords at the neck. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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