Renaissance Faire - Lady of the Palace
Renaissance Faire - Lady of the Palace was recalled on 17 March 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0309/17. Strangulation risk reported by Malta. The cords of the headpiece are too long and can be trapped during various activities of the child, causing strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/0309/17 |
| Brand | Rubie's |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 17 March 2017 |
Risk Description
The cords of the headpiece are too long and can be trapped during various activities of the child, causing 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/02/2017
Product Description
Burgundy velvet dress and headpiece with veil. Sample size: Small (3-4 years).
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Renaissance Faire - Lady of the Palace.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.