Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 3 Mar 2026
SR/00677/26
Fancy-dress costume subject to a consumer warning over choking risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a choking and entrapment and strangulation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Little Red Riding Hood fancy-dress costume consisting of a red headband, a pumpkin-shaped bag, a white apron, a white, black and red dress and a red hooded cape. Product sold online, in particular via TikTok.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChokingEntrapmentStrangulation
The product has a small part (zip fastener pull tab) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product has long cords in the neck area and in the chest and waist. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the 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/00677/26
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.