Fancy-dress costume Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 07, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Fancy-dress costume

Brand: Fancy-dress

Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Hazards: Chemical Risk, 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/01906/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Fancy-dress costume
Brand Fancy-dress
Country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Case Number SR/01906/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This record documents a recall notification for an inflatable fancy-dress costume, identified as an “Inflatable Dinosaur Costume.” The notification was submitted by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland under case number SR/01906/26. The product was subject to import rejection at the border due to identified chemical and safety non-compliance risks. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. The country of origin is the People’s Republic of China.

2. Affected Products
– Product Category: Toys
– Product Type: Fancy-dress costume
– Product Name: Inflatable Dinosaur Costume
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: The product is an inflatable fancy-dress dinosaur costume that includes a blower, a USB cable, and a battery compartment.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazards associated with the product:
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Specific Danger: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, making the batteries inside readily accessible to a child. If a child puts the batteries in their mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte. If ingested, the electrolyte can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
– Compliance Issue: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified in the source data).

4. Consumer Action Required
The source data does not provide specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product. The notified measure is an import rejection at the border, meaning the product was prevented from entering the market. Consumers who may have obtained this product prior to the border rejection should exercise caution. The recall notice does not specify a recall campaign for products already in consumer hands.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Import rejected at border.
– Economic Operator Taking Measure: Importer.
– Date of Entry into Force: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice).
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. As the measure was taken at the border, no consumer-facing remedy (such as refund, replacement, or repair) is detailed in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01906/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099400
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying Country Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers in the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland may contact the relevant national consumer safety authority for further guidance.
– Importer Contact: Not specified in the 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/01906/26).

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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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

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




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