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Fancy dress costume HTTDSLF “Déguisement Abeille Enfants, Déguisement Enfant de Abeille, Bandeau, Masque pour les yeux” — risk: asphyxiation, burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04371/25
Summary
The pipe cleaners’ rolled around the antennae have sharp points that can cause injuries to the child. The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. Moreover, the costume may catch fire if worn close to an ignition source, resulting in burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards…
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Product
- Bee fancy dress costume in yellow and black fabric, made up of a skirt, a top, a headband with antennae and a felt mask. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F9PF542N).
What is the risk?
- The pipe cleaners’ rolled around the antennae have sharp points that can cause injuries to the child. The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. Moreover, the costume may catch fire if worn close to an ignition source, resulting in burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 06/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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