Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded about Hallowe’en costume safety after a number of garments and toys for youngsters were recalled following safety concerns.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recently issued full details of products that have been recalled, and are urging parents to check the list before dressing up their children this Hallowe’en.
Nottingham County Council’s Trading Standards team has also issued advice to parents about the importance of costume safety.
A spokesman said that they should try and make sure fancy dress costumes are purchased from a reliable source, preferably in the UK.
They said: “If they are made in the UK then they are more likely to comply with domestic safety and fire standards.
“Check the labels of costumes and other toys including face paints, wigs or masks to make sure they have either a UKCA or CE mark. Either of these marks mean that the product should comply with required safety standards, so it’s the closest thing to a safety guarantee that you can get.
“You should also look out for the words ‘this garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability’ as all parts of the costume should be flame retardant.”
They added: “Check whether your Halloween costumes are subject to a product recall by the Office for Product Safety and Standards has full details of products that have been recalled because of safety concerns.”
The product recall list is updated all the time so officers urged parents to keep checking the government’s site in the run up to Hallowe’en.
Items on the list include:
The Works Halloween Projector Torch HAL24 (2410-0011)
Product Recall for The Works Halloween Projector Torch as the product presents a risk of burns as it can overheat.
Product Recall: Licus Girls Royal Vampire Halloween Costume G-0108 sold via Amazon (2310-0177)
The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as when the waist area of the dress is stretched out, both free ends of the ribbon/cord measured 175mm ± 10mm, exceeding the specified maximum of 140mm (14cm).
Product Recall: Haunted House Dracula, Pumpkin and Frankenstein children’s Halloween face masks sold by The Works (2310-0236)
The products present a risk of burns as it has been identified that they pose a flammability risk if exposed to a naked flame.
Product Safety Report: Spooky Season Eyeshadow Palette sold via Alibaba (2404-0143)
The product has been assessed as presenting a serious chemical risk due to the excess concentration of heavy metals.
Product Safety Report: Princess Figure in Slime (2405-0067)
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the green coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. Digestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.
The full list can be viewed HERE
