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Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon — entrapment risk

UK OPSSSerious riskEntrapmentSold on AmazonOct 11, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon — entrapment risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as the free ends of the purple ribbon exceed the maximum permitted length. If the ribbon were to get caught on something, the child user may become entrapped which could result in injuries. Additionally, the material used on the black hat failed flammability tests. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987) or The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A black and purple witch costume with hat.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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