halloween costume for girls, children's party dress, little red riding hood
Little Red Riding Hood fancy-dress costume consisting of a red headband, a pumpkin-shaped bag, a white apron, a white, black and red dress and a red hooded cape. Product sold online, in particular via TikTok.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking, Entrapment, Strangulation
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The product has a small part (zip fastener pull tab) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product has long cords in the neck area and in the chest and waist. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Warning the seller of the risks
What is this? A girl’s Halloween costume dress shaped like Little Red Riding Hood. It is a toy meant for small children.
What's happening? The dress has two dangers: a tiny zipper pull that can break off and a long cord around the neck and waist. Both can hurt a child.
Does this affect me? If you bought this dress for a child under 3 in France, Germany, or Poland, it may be unsafe.
What should I do? Stop using the dress right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Entrapment, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has a small part (zip fastener pull tab) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product has long cords in the neck area and in the chest and waist. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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