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Fancy-dress costume Pippi Longstocking — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01974/24
Summary
The toy wig of the costume is highly flammable. A child/user risks burns to the head if it catches fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-2.
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Product
Fancy-dress costume — Pippi Longstocking
- Brand
- Pippi Longstocking
- Name / model
- 14598.P
- Batch number(s)
- 0623
- Barcode
- 8026196981147
- Category
- Toys
- A Pippi Longstocking costume including printed tunic, shorts, printed leggings and a wig.
What is the risk?
- The toy wig of the costume is highly flammable. A child/user risks burns to the head if it catches fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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