Dress Up America children's costumes recalled due to suffocation and burns risks
Certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform are recalled due to safety issues that present risks of suffocation, entrapment, choking, burns, and strangulation. The affected products include various costumes with specific batch numbers.
- Brand
- Dress Up America
- Batch codes
- #C8203, H8203, R8203
- Sold on
- Amazon
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
A recall has been issued for specific Dress Up America Children’s Costumes that were sold on the Amazon platform due to identified safety concerns. These costumes pose various risks, including suffocation, entrapment, choking, burns, and strangulation, which can be dangerous for children wearing them.
The affected products include the Baby Pumpkin Costume, Dreamy Bride Costume, Witch Costume, Cowgirl Costume, Mr. Penguin Costume, Ladybug Baby Costume, Baby Bee Costume, Baby Pink Bunny Rabbit Costume, and Baby Cute Little Duck Costume. Each of these items has specific batch numbers and barcodes, with a total of 345 Baby Pumpkin Costumes and smaller quantities of other styles being recalled in the Republic of Ireland.
Consumers who have purchased any of these costumes are advised to stop using them immediately and ensure they are kept away from children. It is recommended to contact Amazon through your user account to inquire about possible remedies related to the recall.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 13 March 2023 A safety issue has been identified with certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform. Image Product name Product ID Risk type Number of products in the Republic of Ireland Baby Pumpkin Costume Style: 275 Barcode: 086138902799 Batch number: #C8203 ASIN: B002PE4QFO Suffocation 345 Dreamy Bride Costume Batch number: H8203 Barc…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dress Up America being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform are recalled due to safety issues that present risks of suffocation, entrapment, choking, burns, and strangulation. The affected products include various costumes with specific batch numbers.
Why is Dress Up America being recalled?
The recall relates to a choking hazard. Certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform are recalled due to safety issues that present risks of suffocation, entrapment, choking, burns, and strangulation. The affected products include various costumes with specific batch numbers.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
Which batches of Dress Up America are affected?
The affected batch codes are: #C8203, H8203, R8203.
Where was Dress Up America sold?
It was sold via Amazon.
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