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Fancy dress wig Widmann “Indian wig” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1091/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns due to its 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
- Black Indian wig with dyed feathers and headband packed in transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns due to its 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/04/2014
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