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Maeau girls’ witch costume recalled over an entrapment risk
Product Recall for Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of entrapment.
Take it out of use and away from children.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Maeau girls’ witch costume
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0CB4F9C4L
- B0CBQ17TP9
- TS465-7
What to do now
Maeau girls’ witch costume has openings that could trap part of a child’s body.
- Take it out of use and away from children.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Maeau.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0030). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Maeau girls’ witch costume sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of entrapment.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as the free ends of the purple ribbon exceed the maximum permitted length. If the ribbon were to get caught on something, the child user may become entrapped which could result in injuries. Additionally, the material used on the black hat failed flammability tests. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987) or The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Advice to consumers
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0030
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A black and purple witch costume with hat.
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Questions
Why has Maeau girls’ witch costume been recalled?
Maeau girls’ witch costume has openings that could trap part of a child’s body. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it out of use and away from children. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Maeau.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Maeau girls’ witch costume sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
