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Dangerous Halloween outfits found | Dangerous Halloween outfits found |
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Halloween costumes that could choke a child have been found by trading standards officers in Warwickshire. | Halloween costumes that could choke a child have been found by trading standards officers in Warwickshire. |
Flammable witches' wigs and hats were also found by officers, the county council said. | |
More than 70 capes and wigs have been removed from sale but consumers have been warned some of the items may still be on sale in certain stores. | More than 70 capes and wigs have been removed from sale but consumers have been warned some of the items may still be on sale in certain stores. |
Those who have already bought items are being urged not to use them and shops have been advised to withdraw them. | Those who have already bought items are being urged not to use them and shops have been advised to withdraw them. |
Unsafe cords | Unsafe cords |
People returning the toys should be entitled to a refund and parents have been urged to look for the CE European Safety Mark when purchasing toys and costumes. | People returning the toys should be entitled to a refund and parents have been urged to look for the CE European Safety Mark when purchasing toys and costumes. |
The withdrawn items include Scream Machine witches capes and an orange Children's Halloween Costume, distributed by Davies Products Liverpool. | The withdrawn items include Scream Machine witches capes and an orange Children's Halloween Costume, distributed by Davies Products Liverpool. |
Both were found to have unsafe neck cords which could potentially choke a child. | Both were found to have unsafe neck cords which could potentially choke a child. |
Officers found that the Witch Wig and Witches Hat with Green hair, distributed by David Halsall Ltd, failed flammability tests. | Officers found that the Witch Wig and Witches Hat with Green hair, distributed by David Halsall Ltd, failed flammability tests. |
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