EU Safety Gate Alert
A tiger-shaped fancy dress costume for babies ages 1-2 years old, which includes a hat and tail, is being recalled because the zip slider can easily detach and pose a choking hazard to small children. The product fails to meet EU toy safety standards. The recall affects products distributed in Spain by Rubie's and takes effect on March 2, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Rubie's
- Product
- Fancy dress costume in the shape of a tiger intended for babies from one to two years old. It includes a hat and a tail. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026
- Reason
- The toy has small parts (zip slider) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- ES
- Distribution
- Spain
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3dd8ac2a-3c64-4022-8345-ae5688711dd4