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Children’s fancy-dress costume — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00036/21
Summary
The costume has two functional free cords at the level of the neck which are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the zip puller of the costume can easily detach, releasing small parts. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive and relevant European standard EN…
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Product
Children’s fancy-dress costume
- Name / model
- A L101-B-1 / B18065.S
- Category
- Toys
- Ninja costume made of black and red elastic textile material, with a hood, belt and ribbons; zip fastener at the back and cords at the neck. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The costume has two functional free cords at the level of the neck which are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the zip puller of the costume can easily detach, releasing small parts. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive and 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: 15/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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