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Product Safety Report: Wednesday Addams Costume sold via eBay (2609-0105)

The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2. The hair burnt for 10 to 15 seconds once the flame was removed. This is in excess of the specified maximum of 2 seconds. If the wig was exposed to an ignition source whilst being worn, the hair could catch fire and continue to flame, resulting in the user receiving burns. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

Published by source
2026-10-22
First seen by Reality Radar
2026-10-22
Last verified
2026-10-22

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Products
Wednesday Addams Costume

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What the official notice says

Risk: serious risk — The product presents a risk of burns as the black wig does not meet the flammability requirements of BS EN 71-2. The hair burnt for 10 to 15 seconds once the flame was removed. This is in excess of the specified maximum of 2 seconds. If the wig was exposed to an ignition source whilst being worn, the hair could catch fire and continue to flame, resulting in the user receiving burns.

Remedy / actions:

  • The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
  • Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.

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