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Fancy dress costume CHAKS “Coccinelle” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00082/23
Summary
The fibrous stuffing material of the fancy dress is easily accessible due to weakness of the seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor of the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Zipped one-piece ladybug outfit, black arms and legs, red tummy with black dots, red wings with black dots, hood topped with a padded head with two antennae. Intended for children of 2-3 years old.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9226/Interne
What is the risk?
- The fibrous stuffing material of the fancy dress is easily accessible due to weakness of the seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor of the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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