Halloween Dracula

Burns, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Halloween Dracula
Alert NumberA12/1109/17
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeBurns, Strangulation
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published18 August 2017

Risk Description

null The cords in the neck/throat area can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the material of the cape is highly flammable. If the cape catches fire when worn, the child could suffer burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2 and EN 14682.

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 measuresDate of entry into force: 11/07/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/05/2017

Product Description

Children's black cape with a hood and cords in the neck area.

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