Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Wednesday Addams Costume
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Wednesday Addams Costume
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Fancy Dress Costumes
- eBay item number
- 307143487287
- eBay listing name
- Kids Girls Wednesday The Addams Family Costume Halloween Dress Birthday
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- A fabric “Wednesday Addams” style costume, comprising of a black dress, tights, belt and black plaited wig.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2609-0105
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Fancy Dress Costumes
- eBay item number
- 307143487287
- eBay listing name
- Kids Girls Wednesday The Addams Family Costume Halloween Dress Birthday
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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