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Fancy-dress mask Worldex “Halloween Scary Mask” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1194/16
Summary
null The masks are made of Ethyl-Vinyl-Acetate and are highly flammable which can cause burns if they catch fire. 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
- Set of Halloween plastic masks in 3 different styles: pumpkin, witch and monster. Every mask has a short cape/hood made of black fabric. There is an elastic band behind every mask.
What is the risk?
- null The masks are made of Ethyl-Vinyl-Acetate and are highly flammable which can cause burns if they catch fire. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2016
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