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GRUPO FU fancy-dress hat — burns & suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsSuffocationMay 26, 2017
Photo from the official notice: GRUPO FU fancy-dress hat — burns & suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: GRUPO FU fancy-dress hat — burns & suffocation risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The material of the hat is highly flammable and could cause burns if it catches fire. The plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2 and 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (02/02/2017)

Product description

Red Father Christmas hat with white plaits. The product is packed in a plastic bag.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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