Fancy-dress costume Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Fancy-dress costume

Brand: Fancy-dress

Country: France

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01891/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Fancy-dress costume
Brand Fancy-dress
Country France
Case Number SR/01891/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database
Case Number: SR/01891/26
Date of Entry: Based on notification from France, dated 20/01/2026

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1. Recall Summary

A voluntary recall and consumer warning has been issued in France for a children’s fancy-dress costume depicting the Marvel character Wolverine. The product was notified by French authorities via the EU Safety Gate system. The recall is due to a strangulation risk caused by long functional cords with free ends located in the neck area of the costume. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or the European standard EN 71-1. The online marketplace selling the product has removed the listing and is warning consumers of the risks.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: Fancy-dress costume (children’s)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product Name: Costume de performance du film Marvel Wolverine pour enfants (Children’s Marvel Wolverine performance costume)
– Model / Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Size: S
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: France
– Case Number: SR/01891/26

Product Description: The costume consists of a bodysuit with a padded upper section, sold together with plastic claws and a plastic mask. The product was sold via an online marketplace.

3. Hazard Information

– Primary Risk: Strangulation
– Nature of the Hazard: The costume features long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. During a child’s normal activities, these cords can become entangled or caught on objects, potentially leading to strangulation.
– Regulatory Non-Compliance: The product fails to meet the safety requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1, which govern the safety of toys, including the design and length of cords on children’s clothing and costumes.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to take the following actions as instructed by the notifying authority and the online marketplace:

– Immediate Action: Stop using the costume immediately.
– Warning: Consumers are being warned of the risks associated with the product by the online marketplace.
– Next Steps: Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the online marketplace regarding the return or disposal of the product. The specific method of return or disposal is not detailed in the recall notice.

5. Official Remedy

The following measures have been taken by the economic operators involved:

– Removal of Product Listing: The online marketplace has removed the product listing, preventing further sales of this specific item.
– Consumer Warning: The online marketplace is warning consumers who purchased the product about the identified risks.
– Date of Entry into Force of Measures: 20/01/2026 (for the consumer warning). The date of entry into force for the removal of the product listing is listed as “Unknown.”

Note: The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or repair as a remedy. The official actions taken are limited to removing the listing and warning consumers.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Authority: Notified by France via the EU Safety Gate system.
– Online Marketplace: The economic operator taking the measures is listed as “Other” (the online marketplace). Specific contact details for the marketplace are not provided in the recall notice.
– EU Safety Gate Reference: For further details, consumers may refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert using the following link: [https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099391](https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099391)
– Case Number: SR/01891/26

Disclaimer: This record is compiled from official EU Safety Gate data. Reclia does not perform independent testing or analysis. All information is derived from the source recall notice.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Fancy-dress costume?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01891/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Fancy-dress costume?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Fancy-dress costume?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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