Fancy dress costume Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been issued for a children’s fancy dress costume sold under the name “Ballerina.” The recall was initiated by the distributor in Slovenia and notified to the EU Safety Gate system under case number SR/01603/26. The product was found to present a risk of burns and fire. The recall became effective on 21 May 2026. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with European standard EN 71-2.

2. Affected Products
– Product type: Fancy dress costume (children’s ballerina costume consisting of a dress and headpiece)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Ballerina
– Model / type number: 3862B
– Batch number: BING789
– Barcode: 8003558386277
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: Slovenia
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is burns and fire. The specific danger is that the costume may easily catch fire if it comes into close proximity to an ignition source. This could result in fire and burns to the user. The product fails to meet the flammability requirements set out in the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-2. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately. The official measure taken by the distributor is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the distributor. The recall notice directs consumers to a specific URL for further details on the recall procedure: https://bal.si/kostumi/blog/blog/varnostni-odpoklic-izdelka/. Consumers should visit this website or contact the distributor for specific instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Distributor. The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not explicitly detailed in the recall notice beyond the recall action itself. Consumers are expected to follow the distributor’s instructions provided via the recall URL to receive the applicable remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Recall notice URL (EU Safety Gate): https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099049
– Distributor’s recall information page: https://bal.si/kostumi/blog/blog/varnostni-odpoklic-izdelka/
– Notifying country: Slovenia
– Case number: SR/01603/26
– Additional contact details (phone, email, physical address): Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The product is a children’s ballerina costume (dress and headpiece).
– The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-2.
– No production dates or brand name were provided in the source data.
– Consumers are strongly advised to check the distributor’s recall page for the most current and complete instructions.

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