BALLERINA
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0385/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 April 2016 |
Risk Description
null The cords in the neck area can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/02/2016
Product Description
Fancy-dress costume, intended for children from 3 to 4 years and packed in a transparent bag with a cardboard label. The costume consists of a pink bodysuit, a pink tutu and a pink headband and can be tied or adjusted with halter neck cords in the neck area.