Product Recall: Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon (2310-0030)
Product Recall for Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of entrapment.
Summary
Product: Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as the free ends of the purple ribbon exceed the maximum permitted length.
Corrective action: The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Product information
Type | Toys – Dress up costume |
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Brand | Maeau |
Amazon ASIN’s | B0CB4F9C4L and B0CBQ17TP9 |
Style number | TS465-7 |
Country of Origin | China |
Product Description | A black and purple witch costume with hat. |
Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as the free ends of the purple ribbon exceed the maximum permitted length. If the ribbon were to get caught on something, the child user may become entrapped which could result in injuries. Additionally, the material used on the black hat failed flammability tests. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987) or The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0030
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.