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Fancy-dress costume Hm “Niño Murciélago ('Bat child')” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0081/17
Summary
null The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. Also, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams; this could cause choking if put in the mouth by children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
- Children's fancy-dress costume in the form of a bat, consisting of a yellow belt, costume and mask. It is sold in a plastic bag with a cardboard label. Sample size 1-3 years.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. Also, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams; this could cause choking if put in the mouth by children.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: 04/11/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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