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Fancy-dress mask Party x People, Rubie's “Half mask devil / Halbmaske Teufel” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00161/23
Summary
The material of the mask is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the user could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2.
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Product
Fancy-dress mask — Party x People, Rubie's
- Brand
- Party x People, Rubie's
- Name / model
- Half mask devil / Halbmaske Teufel · 6240335
- Barcode
- 4002162297102
- Category
- Toys
- Red half-face mask representing a devil face with black horns and fangs attached. The product weights around 50 g and is fully made of polyvinyl chloride. Its dimensions are 60 mm x 155 mm x 185 mm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, under ASIN B01LEPZM9I.
What is the risk?
- The material of the mask is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the user could suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2023
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