Costinești Amusement Park Temporarily Closed Over Safety Hazards

Consumer protection authorities have temporarily shut down the amusement park in the Romanian resort town of Costinești due to severe safety concerns. Inspectors from the Constanța County Consumer Protection Commissioner identified multiple critical deficiencies that put visitors at risk.

Horia Constantinescu, the head of the Constanța CJPC, highlighted one of the most alarming findings: amusement equipment being supported by improvised wooden structures. He stated that this situation could compromise the stability of the rides and, consequently, the safety of the users. Additionally, many pieces of equipment showed significant signs of corrosion, including areas that come into direct contact with the public.

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One of the most serious deficiencies found, in our opinion, is the support of some equipment on improvised wooden structures, a situation that can affect their stability and, implicitly, consumer safety.

Further inspections revealed that the park's pathways are in an advanced state of disrepair. The electrical installations were found to have major defects, presenting a real danger, and the seats on some equipment were deteriorated, with peeling paint. Constantinescu emphasized that consumer safety is non-negotiable and that amusement rides must only be operated under conditions that do not endanger the health and security of those using them.

Economic operators within the park were fined a total of 17,000 lei. The temporary closure aims to address these critical issues and ensure that the park meets necessary safety standards before it can reopen to the public.

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Consumer safety is non-negotiable. Amusement equipment must be operated only under conditions that do not endanger the health and security of those who use them.