Cape de vampire

Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Cape de vampire
Alert NumberSR/01518/25
BrandAPOINT
CategoryToys
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published18 April 2025

Risk Description

The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 14682.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/10/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025

Product Description

Fancy dress costume: black and red vampire cape for children aged 3 and up. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

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