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Fancy-dress hat with hair Amscan “KIDS WITCH HAT WITH HAIR” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02335/24
Summary
The hair is highly flammable and non self-extinguishing, creating a risk of burns. 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
- Black witch hat with a sky pattern and orange hair.
What is the risk?
- The hair is highly flammable and non self-extinguishing, creating a risk of burns. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2024
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