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🧸 Product FR DE May 29, 2026

Rubies — Déguisement Alien vert

Fancy-dress costume in the form of a green extra-terrestrial with stuffed parts, intended for young children.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Rubies — Déguisement Alien vert
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The migration of chromium VI from the textile labels is too high (measured value up to 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the costume is easily accessible. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Destruction of the product
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 8422971870345
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 105 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
13 days in total
May 30, 2026 June 12, 2026

What is this? This is a green alien costume for children made by Rubies. It has labels and stuffing inside.

What's happening? The labels may have too much chromium VI, a chemical that can cause allergies or cancer. The stuffing can come loose and be a choking hazard.

Does this affect me? If you have this costume in France, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Rubies
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of chromium VI from the textile labels is too high (measured value up to 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the costume is easily accessible. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098978

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Rubies — Déguisement Alien vert. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of chromium VI from the textile labels is too high (measured value up to 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Moreover, the fibro...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Germany.
▸ 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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