EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Fancy-dress hat Claire's “HW WITCH HAT” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00741/24
Summary
The loose element of the hat is easily flammable, creating a risk of fire and burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard 71-1.
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Product
- Black witch’s hat with blue and silver star-patterned fabric All batches are concerned. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13525/Internehttps://www.claires.com/fr/private-pages/rappel-de-produit/
What is the risk?
- The loose element of the hat is easily flammable, creating a risk of fire and burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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