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Halloween decoration “Hanging Ghost” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00153/23
Summary
The wire within the decoration can become exposed due to a sharp point which pokes through the material which may cause injuries or cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Halloween decoration
- Name / model
- Hanging Ghost · 814437
- Barcode
- 5045733253472
- Category
- Decorative articles
- A hanging Halloween ghost decoration that contains a swing tag.
- Recall information: https://www.dealz.ie/great-ideas/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SKU-814437-HANGING-GHOST-CUSTOMER-NOTICE-DZ.pdf
What is the risk?
- The wire within the decoration can become exposed due to a sharp point which pokes through the material which may cause injuries or cuts to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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