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Fancy-dress mask CTOP C'est la fête “Masque à colorier” — risk: chemical, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00798/25
Summary
Due to the placement of the metal bars in the mask, they can enter a child’s eye and cause eye injuries. Moreover, the migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value up to 1488 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3 and EN 71-1.
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Product
Fancy-dress mask — CTOP C'est la fête
- Brand
- CTOP C'est la fête
- Name / model
- Masque à colorier · 8190
- Barcode
- 3700443581902
- Category
- Toys
- Set of four cardboard pirate masks to colour, with one side made of white cardboard and a removable silver-coloured elastic band with metal bars at each end.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- Due to the placement of the metal bars in the mask, they can enter a child’s eye and cause eye injuries. Moreover, the migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value up to 1488 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3 and EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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