Product Safety Report: Toddler Ghost Costume sold via Amazon (2609-0106)
The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it is marketed as suitable for toddlers, but it was supplied with a cord that exceeds the permitted length for toys intended for young children. The cords could become tangled and may wrap around a child’s neck during play, potentially restricting breathing and leading to strangulation.
- Published by source
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
Affected
- Products
- Toddler Ghost Costume sold via Amazon
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: serious risk — The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it is marketed as suitable for toddlers, but it was supplied with a cord that exceeds the permitted length for toys intended for young children. The cords could become tangled and may wrap around a child’s neck during play, potentially restricting breathing and leading to strangulation.
Remedy / actions:
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
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Sources
- UK Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls Tier A · official published 2026-10-13
Evidence ledger
Every piece of evidence we store is appended to a public hash chain, so later edits are detectable. Anyone can re-verify it.
| Entry | Kind | Observed | Evidence hash | Entry hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | new | 2026-10-22 | a4eba3f9f070…ee68e5 | d8910995e399…a06b83 |
Chain head: #1076 8ad5adc30b9b…88ce20