Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 12 Feb 2026
OR/00018/26
Fancy-dress costume removed from online marketplaces over choking risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a choking and entrapment and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fancy-dress costume representing an Egyptian princess, comprising of a dress, a headdress, a necklace, armbands and a belt. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChokingEntrapmentInjuries
The product has small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product has long cords in the arms and waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
OR/00018/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.