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Toy mask Tai Yu Jia Toys “carnival mask” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01582/23
Summary
The product is highly flammable. If a child/user wears the mask and it catches fire, it will not stop burning within 2 seconds, as required, and risks to cause facial burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-2.
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Product
Toy mask — Tai Yu Jia Toys
- Brand
- Tai Yu Jia Toys
- Name / model
- carnival mask
- Barcode
- 5996055682948
- Category
- Toys
- Shark head shaping mask
What is the risk?
- The product is highly flammable. If a child/user wears the mask and it catches fire, it will not stop burning within 2 seconds, as required, and risks to cause facial burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/02/2023
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