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Fancy-dress costume Profisa “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1142/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area and a risk of injuries due to the presence of decorative cords in the waist and chest area.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
- Medieval costume of green colour with trimmings. Includes a green crown with silver trimmings. The pirate costume has red and black stripes with gold trimmings. It includes a belt and a kerchief. Sold in a plastic bag containing a card.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area and a risk of injuries due to the presence of decorative cords in the waist and chest area.The product does not comply with 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: 24/03/2014
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