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Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay — burns risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsSold on eBayOct 22, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay — burns risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2. The hair burnt for 10 to 15 seconds once the flame was removed. This is in excess of the specified maximum of 2 seconds. If the wig was exposed to an ignition source whilst being worn, the hair could catch fire and continue to flame, resulting in the user receiving burns. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A fabric “Wednesday Addams” style costume, comprising of a black dress, tights, belt and black plaited wig.

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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