80% of children’s Halloween costumes sold online are dangerous, a report from the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards found. The office purchased costumes from online marketplaces and found many were not labeled appropriately, and others were highly flammable. “Our tests show many costumes for sale, particularly those online, pose serious risks to young children,” OPSS Chief Executive Graham Russell said. The organization encourages parents to look for labels, safety warnings, and manufacturer details. Parents should also check for long drawstrings, as these pose choking hazards. (dailymail.co.uk)
Phone Topic: Have you ever bought a Halloween costume online and it wasn’t what you expected?