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Fancy-dress wig Amscan, Christys Dress Up “OLD WITCH WIG” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00036/20
Summary
The wig is not sufficiently self-extinguishing in the event that it is ignited by a flame.A child could consequently receive 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
Fancy-dress wig — Amscan, Christys Dress Up
- Brand
- Amscan, Christys Dress Up
- Name / model
- OLD WITCH WIG · 840380-55
- Barcode
- 0809801705042
- Category
- Toys
- Black long toy wig with white stripes, 100% polyester.
What is the risk?
- The wig is not sufficiently self-extinguishing in the event that it is ignited by a flame.A child could consequently receive 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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