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Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon safety warning over a strangulation risk
Product Safety Report for Toddler Ghost Costume presenting a serious risk of strangulation and asphyxiation.
Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0HBBWM2B8
- QhgPnt Toddler Ghost Costume
What to do now
The hazard with Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon is strangulation.
- Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
- Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2609-0106). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Toddler Ghost Costume presenting a serious risk of strangulation and asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it is marketed as suitable for toddlers, but it was supplied with a cord that exceeds the permitted length for toys intended for young children. The cords could become tangled and may wrap around a child’s neck during play, potentially restricting breathing and leading to strangulation.
Additionally, the product also presents a risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag containing the costume has a bag thickness that measured below the minimum permitted. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0106
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A white fabric ghost costume, contained in a plastic bag bearing a label marked, “80CM”. A cord was also received separated from the costume, with plastic hooks on each end and was fitted with a toggle for length adjustment around the head.
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Questions
Why has Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon been reported?
The hazard with Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon is strangulation. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
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 off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now. Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Toddler Ghost Costume sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
