EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Fancy-dress costume "Ghost Pirate Costume" Rubie's — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0095/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because the tapes in the head and wrist area are too long.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
- A pirate fancy-dress costume with decorative tapes at the head and wrists.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because the tapes in the head and wrist area are too long.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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