Product Safety Report: Toddler Ghost Costume sold via Amazon (2609-0106)
Product Safety Report for Toddler Ghost Costume presenting a serious risk of strangulation and asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Toddler Ghost Costume sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it is marketed as suitable for toddlers, but supplied with a cord that exceeds the permitted length for toys intended for young children.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Fancy Dress Costumes |
|---|---|
| Amazon ASIN | B0HBBWM2B8 |
| Amazon listing name | QhgPnt Toddler Ghost Costume |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A white fabric ghost costume, contained in a plastic bag bearing a label marked, “80CM”. A cord was also received separated from the costume, with plastic hooks on each end and was fitted with a toggle for length adjustment around the head. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it is marketed as suitable for toddlers, but it was supplied with a cord that exceeds the permitted length for toys intended for young children. The cords could become tangled and may wrap around a child’s neck during play, potentially restricting breathing and leading to strangulation.
Additionally, the product also presents a risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag containing the costume has a bag thickness that measured below the minimum permitted. 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 (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0106
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards