Spooktacular Creations recalls Red Skull Reaper Costume over strangulation and burn risks
The costume has decorative cords around the neck that are too long and may tighten across a child's neck, and its mask burned for longer than permitted in flammability testing.
What to do
Keep this product out of the reach of young children. Visit the Spooktacular Creations website for more information and to arrange a refund, using the page titled Urgent Safety Recall UK/EU: Child Costumes Item No. 20677 & 20511 - Spooktacular Creations.
Recall details
- Product
- Spooktacular Creations Red Skull Reaper Costume
- Company
- Spooktacular Creations
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of strangulation as it has decorative cords around the neck which exceed the maximum permissible length.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2510-0178
- Brand: Spooktacular Creations
- Item number: No. 20677
- Alert date
- November 14, 2025
- Published on GOV.UK
- November 14, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 14, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Spooktacular Creations Red Skull Reaper Costume (2510-0178)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users; Listing removed by the online marketplace
- Summary
- Product: Spooktacular Creations Red Skull Reaper Costume Hazard: The product presents a risk of strangulation as it has decorative cords around the neck which exceed the maximum permissible length. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type: Toys – Fancy Dress Costumes Brand: Spooktacular Creations Item number: No. 20677 Amazon ASIN: B09Z5XFGT7 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Red mask, red and black gloves, and black robe costume. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of strangulation as it has decorative cords around the neck which exceed the maximum permissible length. While worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child’s neck, leading to strangulation. There are also decorative cords on the sleeves, which could cause a child to become entangled and trip. The product mask also presents a risk of burns, as flammability testing indicated that the duration of flaming exceeded permissible limits. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children. Please visit the Spooktacular Creations website for more information and to arrange a refund: Urgent Safety Recall UK/EU: Child Costumes Item No. 20677 & 20511 - Spooktacular Creations . Additional information PSD notification number: 2510-0178 Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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