InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.

Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.

Name: Ensemble de costume de sirène

Category: 10

Date: 2026-06-12

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Choking, Injuries, Strangulation

Danger: The product has functional cords close to the neck area, to be tied at the front or at the back of the upper body. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, resulting in injuries and/or strangulation. In addition, the product has small parts (white bead on the flower) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 21/01/2026

Description: Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Professional

Alert Level: Serious risk

Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.Crochet mermaid costume comprising a pink string bra, a pink flower headband and a blue mermaid’s tail.

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