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Fancy-dress mask Pepco “Halloween” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00311/25
Summary
The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, it can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Plastic mask with Dracula face.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, it can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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