Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 10 Feb 2026
SR/00485/26
Fancy-dress costume subject to a consumer warning over strangulation risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a strangulation and suffocation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fancy-dress costume representing Wolverine, consisting of a black padded bodysuit, a mask and claws for hands. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique product identifier: 1005008770457726).
- 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
StrangulationSuffocation
The product has long cords in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is non-permeable. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00485/26
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.