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🧸 Product DK January 12, 2018

Morphsuits / DreamWorks — The Croods

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Morphsuits / DreamWorks — The Croods
📷 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.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3059 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.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? A Halloween-style costume wig sold with a children’s movie tie-in. The wig is made to look like hair but can catch fire too easily.

What's happening? The wig may burn quickly if it touches a flame, which can cause burns.

Does this affect me? If you bought this wig in Denmark, it could be unsafe for your child.

What should I do? Stop using the wig right away and 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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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. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 12, 2018
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/295416

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What is this product recall alert about?
Morphsuits / DreamWorks — The Croods. 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
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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