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Fancy-dress costume “GHOST Children's Costume” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0381/16
Summary
null The cords in the neck area can become trapped during various activities of a child. A loop can be created, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Fancy-dress costume
- Name / model
- GHOST Children's Costume · 01.S88893
- Batch number(s)
- 5203266451226; 34-001-0396
- Category
- Toys
- Ghost fancy-dress costume for children from 11 to 14 years. The costume can be tied or adjusted with halter neck cords in the neck/throat area.
What is the risk?
- null The cords in the neck area can become trapped during various activities of a child. A loop can be created, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/02/2016
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