Fancy-dress costumes
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Smart Party fancy-dress costumes for children pose strangulation and injury hazards. The Little Red Riding Hood costume (model HSG9213) features cords around the hood's neck area that may become caught during play and cause strangulation. The Ninja costume (model PZ9162-1) has cords on the trouser legs and sleeves that can be adjusted but may get caught on moving objects, potentially causing injuries to the child. Both products fail to meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 14682.
The product has been ordered withdrawn from the market as of March 17, 2016. The record does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased these costumes.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The ties on the hood of the Little Red Riding Hood costume may get caught while the child is playing and cause strangulation. The cords on the Ninja costume may get caught on a moving object and the child could suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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: 17/03/2016
Little Red Riding Hood costume with a white blouse and apron and black bodice. The hood has cords in the neck area. The ninja costume has cords on the trouser legs and sleeves, enabling them to be adjusted. The products are packed in a plastic and fabric bag, which includes a strip of cardboard. Name: 1) Little Red Riding Hood 2) Ninja Niño (Little Ninja) Model: 1) HSG9213, 2) PZ9162-1 Notifying country: Spain
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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