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Fancy-dress mask GoDan “White Cat Mask / MASZK” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01726/21
Summary
The mask is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-2.
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Product
- A white, kitten-head-shaped eye mask made of felt that can be attached to the head with a rubber band.
What is the risk?
- The mask is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and 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: 29/03/2021
- 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: 29/03/2021
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