Face Mask Elephant
Face Mask Elephant was recalled on 14 December 2018 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1873/18. Burns risk reported by France. The fancy-dress mask is highly flammable and does not self-extinguish in the event that it is ignited by a flame.
| Alert Number | A12/1873/18 |
| Brand | nature planet |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No 05782 |
| Published | 14 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The fancy-dress mask is highly flammable and does not self-extinguish in the event that it is ignited by a flame. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-2.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Fancy-dress mask made of polymer foam, representing an elephant (28cm wide). Other animal models are available. For precautionary reasons the retailer recalls all the masks in the range (snow tiger, zebra, giraffe, triceratops hat, tiger, chimpanzee, leopard, lion, purple butterfly, seal, lemur).
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns hazard related to Face Mask Elephant.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.