InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : DB Kids – Fancy-dress mask

DB Kids – Fancy-dress mask

Name: Masques réutilisables et coloriables

Category: 10

Date: 2025-06-06

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Chemical, Choking, Injuries

Danger: The masks have small parts (metallic bars) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the migration of chromium from the masks is too high (measured value up to 3960 mg/kg). Chromium is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Additionally, the metal bars in the mask can cause eye injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3 and EN 71-1.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/03/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: Set of white plastic masks to colour, with removable elastic straps with a metallic bar at the ends.

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: France

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

DB Kids - Fancy-dress mask

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