Product Safety Report: Witch Tutu Costume Set sold via Amazon (2211-0043)
Product Safety Report for Witch Tutu Costume Set presenting a high risk of choking.
Summary
Product: Witch Tutu Costume Set
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking as the hat was decorated with a small plastic ‘jewel’. The ‘jewel’ detached at a force less than the minimum required of 90 N, and fit into a small parts cylinder.
Corrective action: Warning consumers of the risks. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys – Children’s dress-up disguise outfit |
|---|---|
| Amazon ID (ASIN) | B0B5TPW312 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Tutu witch dress-up outfit with wand and black witch hat featuring jewel on top. Skirt and hat decorated with strips of multicoloured net fabric. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of choking as the hat was decorated with a small plastic ‘jewel’. The ‘jewel’ detached at a force of 12.0 ± 0.1 Newtons (N), i.e. less than the minimum of 90 N specified for toys intended for children under 3 years of age. A screen test carried out on the thickness of the bag indicated that it was less than the minimum required of 0.038mm, which presents a potential asphyxiation hazard to the intended consumer.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
Warning consumers of the risks.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2211-0043
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards