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Cape de vampire — recall SR/01518/25

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2025-04-18 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
SR/01518/25
Date of alert
2025-04-18
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Strangulation
Brand
APOINT
Product category
Toys
Product type
Children’s fancy dress costume
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
3666154879977
Reported risk: Le produit comporte de longs cordons fonctionnels avec des extrémités libres au niveau du cou. Les cordons peuvent se coincer lors de diverses activités d'un enfant, entraînant un étranglement. Le produit ne respecte pas les exigences de la directive sur la sécurité des jouets ni les normes européennes EN 71-1 et EN 14682.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Manufacturer
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
25/10/2024
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Product Name (original English): Cape de vampire

Risk Description (original English): The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 14682.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093994

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