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Fancy-dress mask DB Kids “Masques réutilisables et coloriables” — risk: chemical, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02094/25
Summary
The masks have small parts (metallic bars) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the migration of chromium from the masks is too high (measured value up to 3960 mg/kg). Chromium is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Additionally, the metal bars in the mask can cause eye injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Set of white plastic masks to colour, with removable elastic straps with a metallic bar at the ends.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-03-0144
What is the risk?
- The masks have small parts (metallic bars) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the migration of chromium from the masks is too high (measured value up to 3960 mg/kg). Chromium is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Additionally, the metal bars in the mask can cause eye injuries to the child. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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