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Fancy-dress mask Smiffys “Wolf Mask/Masque Loup” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1537/19
Summary
The fancy-dress mask is flammable, does not self-extinguish and the fire spreads rapidly on it. If the mask catches fire, the child could suffer burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
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Product
- Wolf mask wrapped in transparent plastic bag. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The fancy-dress mask is flammable, does not self-extinguish and the fire spreads rapidly on it. If the mask catches fire, the child could suffer burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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