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Pirate mask — burns & suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsSuffocationJun 6, 2008

Hazard

The products poses a risk of:- suffocation because the ventilation area is less than 1 300 mm² ( required by the standard),- burns because the hat and band fail the flammability test.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Pirate mask with a hat with a red band. The label bears the following wording: ‘This is not a toy; it is for fancy dress. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. Keep away from fire.’ The importer identification, the wording ‘Made in China’ and the barcode also appear on the label.

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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