Strangulation

Fancy-dress costume

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Fancy-dress costumeFancy-dress costumeFancy-dress costume
Case number
A12/0421/16
Category
Toys
Type / Model
S8801
Batch
5203266421779; 34-001-0313
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
Cyprus
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2016-04-08

⚠️ Risk

null The cords with free ends in the neck area of the costume can 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

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

Fancy-dress costume intended for children of 7 to 10. The costume consists of a toga, a headpiece, a sash and can be tied or adjusted with halter neck cords in the neck area.