As a dancewear editor, I’ve seen my fair share of sparkly tutus and light-up costumes—but the recent CPSC warnings about *deadly* ballet skirts and princess dresses have me furious. How are these products slipping past safety checks and landing in kids’ closets?
The issue? **Button batteries.** These tiny power sources, found in light-up costumes sold on Walmart and Amazon, can cause *severe internal burns or death* if swallowed. Yet, brands like Popsunny and PLGEBR are still selling these hazards, violating federal safety standards.
### **This Isn’t Just a Recall—It’s a Failure**
Parents trust retailers to sell safe products. But when a "princess dress" carries a risk of *fatal injury*, something’s broken. The CPSC’s warnings mention **ingestion hazards, burns, and even death**—terms that should *never* appear in a children’s product description.
### **What Needs to Change?**
1. **Stricter Retailer Accountability** – Walmart and Amazon must enforce stricter vetting before allowing these items on their platforms.
2. **Parent Awareness** – Check costumes for loose battery compartments. If it lights up, assume it’s a risk until proven safe.
3. **Design Overhaul** – Brands need childproof battery casings or to ditch button cells altogether.
### **Bottom Line**
No child’s playtime should end in an ER. Until companies prioritize safety over cheap, flashy designs, parents must stay vigilant. **Throw these costumes away now**—no twirl is worth the risk.
Stay safe, and keep dancing (with battery-free skirts!).
— *DanceWami Team*
