Fancy-dress costume

Ensemble de costume de sirène

ToysChokingInjuriesStrangulation

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: France
Sold online: Yes
Professional product: Yes

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What is the danger

The product has functional cords close to the neck area, to be tied at the front or at the back of the upper body. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, resulting in injuries and/or strangulation. In addition, the product has small parts (white bead on the flower) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 21 January 2026

Product

Description: Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.
Packaging: Plastic bag.
Model / type: BCD25101000054135S25100905764600101

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/01669/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-23
Published: 8 July 2026
Modified: 8 July 2026
Corrigendum: SR/01715/26: At the request of the notifying authority new information about the product was added. Notification SR/01567/26; SR/01568/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the identification and risk description of the product. Notifications SR/01548/26; SR/01697/26; SR/01698/26; SR/01699/26; SR/01700/26; SR/01701/26; SR/01702/26; SR/01703/26; SR/01704/26; SR/01705/26; SR/01706/26; SR/01707/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the identification of the product.