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🧸 Product HU March 20, 2020

Christys Dress Up, amscan — OLD WITCH WIG

Black long toy wig with white stripes, 100% polyester.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Christys Dress Up, amscan — OLD WITCH WIG
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns
Category
Toys

Hazard: The wig is not sufficiently self-extinguishing in the event that it is ignited by a flame. A child could consequently receive burns.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 0809801705042
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2368 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a Halloween wig sold under the brand names Christys and Dress Up. It is made to look like an old witch’s hair.

What's happening? The wig can catch fire too easily. If it burns, a child could get hurt.

Does this affect me? This notice is for buyers in Hungary. If you have this wig, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the wig right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer costume.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Christys Dress Up amscan
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Toys · Hazard: The wig is not sufficiently self-extinguishing in the event that it is ignited by a flame. A child could consequently receive burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000846

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Christys Dress Up, amscan — OLD WITCH WIG. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Toys · Hazard: The wig is not sufficiently self-extinguishing in the event that it is ignited by a flame. A child could consequently receive burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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