Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 1 Oct 2026
SR/02764/26
Fancy-dress costume subject to a consumer warning over entrapment risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose an entrapment risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Ninja costume consisting of a long-sleeve suit, a velcro-type belt, two felt shurikens, gloves, a hood and four red ribbons for fastening.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 2025052028
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Entrapment
The ribbons to be fastened in the area of the forearms and the calves are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to entrapment.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02764/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 15 Oct 2026, 22:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.