American Princess and Couture Princess occasion dresses: plastic wire in hem can cause injury
The dresses contain a plastic wire in the hem that can become exposed when the hemline is damaged or worn, creating an entanglement or trip hazard that could cause injury.
What to do
Stop using the dresses immediately and return them to your nearest TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. More information: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall
Notice details
- Product
- American Princess and Couture Princess Occasion Dresses sold via TK Maxx
- Hazard
- The affected dresses present a risk of injuries as they contain a plastic wire in the hem.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2604-0195
- Alert date
- April 30, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- May 1, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- April 30, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: American Princess and Couture Princess Occasion Dresses sold via TK Maxx (2604-0195)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: American Princess and Couture Princess Occasion Dresses sold via TK Maxx Hazard: The affected dresses present a risk of injuries as they contain a plastic wire in the hem. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
- Product information
- Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Dresses Style/product codes: A07884, A77889, CP07741, CP07887, CP07908, CP17866, CP17880, CP17904, CP17908, CP27741, CP27866, CP27873, CP27880, CP27883, CP27906, CP47741, CP47829, CP47874, CP47906, CP77742, CP77874, CP77906. Sales period: March 2026 to April 2026 Country of Origin: Myanmar Product Description: American Princess and Couture Princess dresses sold in a variety of decorative styles, colours, and age ranges. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The affected dresses present a risk of injuries as they contain a plastic wire in the hem. Damage or wear to the hemline can cause this wire to become exposed, creating an entanglement or trip hazard that could cause injury. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx. We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately. Return it to your nearest TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. For more information, please access: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall . Additional information PSD notification number: 2604-0195 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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