POLICE
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0422/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 8 April 2016 |
Risk Description
null The cords with free end in the neck area 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 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: Unknown
Product Description
Fancy-dress costume, packed in a transparent package, intended for children of 3 to 4. The costume consists of a blue jumpsuit, a black textile belt and a hat. It can be tied or adjusted with halter neck cords in the neck area.