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Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay safety warning over a burns risk
Product Safety Report for Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of burns.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 307143487287
What to do now
Parts of Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay can get hot enough to burn, or hot liquid could escape.
- Turn it off, unplug it and let it cool before packing it away.
- Keep it out of children’s reach until it has gone back.
- 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.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- for a burn: cool it under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes and cover it loosely with cling film
Get help urgently
- large or deep burns, burns on the face, hands or genitals, or any burn on a child — go to A&E or call 999
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 (2609-0105). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of burns.
The risk
The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2. The hair burnt for 10 to 15 seconds once the flame was removed. This is in excess of the specified maximum of 2 seconds. If the wig was exposed to an ignition source whilst being worn, the hair could catch fire and continue to flame, resulting in the user receiving burns. 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 (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0105
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A fabric “Wednesday Addams” style costume, comprising of a black dress, tights, belt and black plaited wig.
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Questions
Why has Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay been reported?
Parts of Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay can get hot enough to burn, or hot liquid could escape. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
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?
Turn it off, unplug it and let it cool before packing it away. Keep it out of children’s reach until it has gone back.
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 Wednesday Addams Costume sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
