Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 23 Jun 2026
SR/01891/26
Fancy-dress costume removed from online marketplaces over strangulation risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a strangulation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fancy-dress costume depicting the Marvel character Wolverine, in size S, made up of a body suit, the upper part of which is padded. Sold with plastic claws and a plastic mask.
- 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
Strangulation
The costume has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. These cords could become trapped during the child’s various activities, leading to strangulation.
The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01891/26
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.