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Children's fancy-dress costume “Panoplie enfant Pyjamas Siamois” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0098/19
Summary
The zip fastener can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Children's fancy-dress costume
- Name / model
- Panoplie enfant Pyjamas Siamois
- Category
- Toys
- Onesie ('Kigurumi') in soft fabric, representing a green dinosaur. The product has been sold online (in particular via Cdiscount).
What is the risk?
- The zip fastener can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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