Shocking 80 per cent of children's Halloween costumes sold online could KILL, report reveals READ MORE: Mum calls for ban after tot almost died choking on Dip Dab By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 10:55 EDT, 28 October 2024 | Updated: 11:06 EDT, 28 October 2024 e-mail View comments Eight in ten children's Halloween costumes sold online are dangerous — and could even kill — a shocking Government report reveals. The outfits failed basic safety tests due to being made of flammable material or featuring hazards such as cords and drawstrings that could strangle. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) tested 128 costumes aimed at children under seven and has issued a stark warning to parents ahead of Halloween.
The watchdog purchased costumes from a range of online marketplaces and found many lacked appropriate labelling, with 98 failing to provide safety information. Labelling, which includes clear instructions and safety information, is critical for ensuring that parents are aware of potential hazards, they warn. Adrian Simpson of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents told BBC Radio Five Live on Friday that he was 'shocked' at how unsafe some of the products were.
'There are many responsible retailers out there who are working hard to see safe products,' he added. 'So it comes to us as quite a surprise that there's such as high level of unsafe Halloween costumes out there. More than 80 per cent of costumes sold online failed basic safety t.