Fancy dress costume Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a children’s fancy dress costume sold under the brand name “Fancy.” The product, a ballerina-themed costume, presents a fire hazard because the fabric can easily ignite when exposed to a flame or other ignition source, posing a risk of burns to the user. The recall was initiated by the distributor in Slovenia, and the product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the European standard EN 71-2. The recall action requires the product to be removed from end users. The case number assigned to this notification is SR/01603/26.

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

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a risk of burns and fire. According to the recall notice, the costume may easily catch fire if it comes into close proximity to an ignition source. This can result in the user suffering burns or the costume catching fire. The product fails to meet the flammability requirements set out in the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-2, which governs the flammability of toys and children’s dress-up items. The risk level has been classified by the notifying authority as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the “Ballerina” fancy dress costume (model 3862B, batch BING789, barcode 8003558386277) are advised to stop using the product 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 or the recall notice to return or dispose of the product safely. The recall became effective on 21 May 2026.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy specified in the recall notice is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the distributor. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly stated in the source data. Consumers should contact the distributor or visit the recall website for further details on how to obtain a remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Recall notice reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099049
– Distributor’s recall website: https://bal.si/kostumi/blog/blog/varnostni-odpoklic-izdelka/
– Case number: SR/01603/26
– Notifying country: Slovenia
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional contact details: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are directed to the distributor’s recall website for further information.

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