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Amscan KIDS WITCH HAT WITH HAIR Fancy-dress hat with hair — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-08-23

Hazard: Burns

Amscan KIDS WITCH HAT WITH HAIR fancy-dress hat poses burn risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-23
Model identifiers	AAI-TES-AW21HW-060
Category	Toys
Hazard	Burns
Hazard description	The hair is highly flammable and non self-extinguishing, creating a risk of burns.
Non-compliance	Toy Safety Directive; European standard EN 71-2
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	A12/02335/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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