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Decorative Santa Homebase / Home Retail Group “Nostalgic Standing Christmas Guy” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1970/14
Summary
null The decoration is child-appealing and poses the risk of a puncture wound should the wooden post which supports the head of the figure become exposed.
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Product
Decorative Santa — Homebase / Home Retail Group
- Brand
- Homebase / Home Retail Group
- Name / model
- Nostalgic Standing Christmas Guy · 279678
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Decorative articles
- A plush, Christmas Santa, standing decoration made of fabric and with a wooden frame, height 45/50 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The decoration is child-appealing and poses the risk of a puncture wound should the wooden post which supports the head of the figure become exposed.
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: 25/11/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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