EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Fancy-dress wig Rubie's “Disney Rapunzel” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0047/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire and burns due to high flammability. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
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Product
- An 80 cm long blond wig that glows in the dark.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire and burns due to high flammability. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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