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Fancy-dress costume Guirca “Conejito ('Rabbit')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0878/17
Summary
null The eyes on the costume can easily be detached, generating small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Pink rabbit costume for children; sold in a plastic bag with label.
What is the risk?
- null The eyes on the costume can easily be detached, generating small parts. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2017
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