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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC July 3, 2026

Inflatable Dinosaur Costume

Inflatable fancy-dress dinosaur costume, including a blower, a USB cable and a battery compartment.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Inflatable Dinosaur Costume
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
Furthermore, the battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
Origin
People's Republic of China

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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? This is a toy costume shaped like a dinosaur that uses batteries. The battery box can open too easily.

What's happening? A child could open the box and put the batteries in their mouth. The battery might get too hot and leak dangerous liquid.

Does this affect me? If you have a child who plays with this costume, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the costume right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: Furthermore, the battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099400

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Inflatable Dinosaur Costume. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: Furthermore, the battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrol...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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