Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 7 May 2026
SR/01399/26
Rubie's fancy-dress costume banned from sale over choking risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Rubie's fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fancy dress costume in the shape of a tiger intended for babies from one to two years old. It includes a hat and a tail.
- Brand
- Rubie's
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has small parts (zip slider) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in their mouth and choke.
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
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01399/26
View official notice ↗
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