Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Croatia
Published 31 Mar 2026
SR/00963/26
Fancy-dress costume withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a choking and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Children's fancy-dress costume consisting of a pink and white skirt, a headband and a bow. The product contains a battery compartment for a music box.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChokingInjuries
The battery compartment of the toy can be easily opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Croatia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00963/26
View official notice ↗
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