United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of burns.
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.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2609-0105
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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