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Fancy dress outfit Clown Republic “Orange Panther” — risk: injuries, strangulation, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0111/13
Summary
null The product poses the risk of:- Injuries due to the presence of small parts that can easily become detached and may be swallowed or inhaled by children;- Strangulation, due to the presence of a fixed noose (cord securing the hood) which is too long. The noose is formed of the adjustable cord securing the hood;- Risk of suffocation because the toy comes in a plastic bag (the one containing the hood) made of…
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Product
Fancy dress outfit — Clown Republic
- Brand
- Clown Republic
- Name / model
- Orange Panther · 37502 (2012)
- Batch number(s)
- 5203359375026
- Category
- Toys
- Orange tiger costume for children aged 1-3, supplied on a hanger in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses the risk of:- Injuries due to the presence of small parts that can easily become detached and may be swallowed or inhaled by children;- Strangulation, due to the presence of a fixed noose (cord securing the hood) which is too long. The noose is formed of the adjustable cord securing the hood;- Risk of suffocation because the toy comes in a plastic bag (the one containing the hood) made of impermeable material which is not thick enough and may cause obstruction of the airway from the mouth and nose.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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