On Friday's episode of BBC Breakfast, viewers and parents were given a stark warning ahead of Halloween. Presenter Naga Munchetty cautioned: "It's less than a week until Halloween and parents are being warned that some fancy dress costumes could pose a serious risk to children." The programme featured a revealing segment that showcased recent government research indicating that 80% of costumes purchased from various online marketplaces do not meet basic safety standards.
In collaboration with the Yorkshire Fire Service, a firefighter demonstrated the significant differences in flammability between costumes bought on the high street, including those from supermarkets, and those ordered from online vendors.
The firefighter noted that costumes from UK high street shops come with safety labels indicating they are fire retardant, whereas those from online marketplaces often lack any labels or indication of safety standards.
When attempting to ignite the high street-bought Halloween costumes, the firefighter observed that these items, due to their fire-retardant properties, barely caught fire and self-extinguished, reports the Mirror.
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