Plastic tiara

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plastic tiara
Alert Number0599/08
Brand“BARBIE”
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginTürkiye
Model Number (1) barcode 8 697410 285947, (2) barcode 8 697410 287514 and identification number Y-BR801-9J, (3) barcode 8697410284292, article number BRT 557.
Published6 June 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp pins on the inner surface and a sharp cutting edge. As a result there is a risk that children may be hurt.The products do not comply with the European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

(1) Plastic tiara for holding back hair with "Barbie" trademark, barcode 8 697410 285947, and a label in Bulgarian with following information: product type – tiara “Barbie”, warning: "not suitable for children under 3 years old" and additional label with identification number Y-BR801-6J , (2) plastic tiara for holding hair, "Barbie" trademark, barcode 8 697410 287514 and identification number Y-BR801-9J (3) child’s plastic tiara for holding hair, "Barbie” trade mark, with a label in Bulgarian – “Barbie” tiara, warning: "not suitable for children under 3 years old", barcode 8697410284292, article number BRT 557.

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