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Fancy dress outfit Widmann “Principessa Reale / Royal Princess” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0951/13
Summary
null The product poses the risk of strangulation due to the presence of decorative cords in neck area, which exceed the permitted length. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
- Fancy dress outfit consisting of a blue long-sleeved dress with an overskirt, frills round the neck and sleeves of white tulle. There are cloth flowers on the neck and waist from which golden ribbons hang. The product is packaged in a plastic bag that covers a piece of cardboard and a hanger.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses the risk of strangulation due to the presence of decorative cords in neck area, which exceed the permitted length. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/06/2013
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