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Fancy-dress costume CHRISTYS “Swamp Creaper” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0260/16
Summary
null The mask poses a risk of burns due to its high flammability. Moreover, the decorative rope in the waist area may become entangled during various activities of the child, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2 and EN 14682.
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Product
- Fancy-dress costume for children with decorative rope in the waist area and plastic mask.
What is the risk?
- null The mask poses a risk of burns due to its high flammability. Moreover, the decorative rope in the waist area may become entangled during various activities of the child, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2 and EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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