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Fancy-dress costume — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-03-06

Hazard: Choking

Fancy-dress costume poses a choking hazard

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-03-06
Model identifiers	0026007-052-084
Category	Toys
Hazard	Choking
Hazard description	The product has small parts (eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.
Non-compliance	Toy Safety Directive; European standard EN 71-1
Remedy	Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/00638/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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