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🧸 Product ES June 9, 2017

LIFE ROAD — Mustache

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LIFE ROAD — Mustache
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The material of the beard is highly flammable. If a child wears the beard and it catches fire, the child may suffer burns mostly on the face. Furthermore, the plastic packaging is too thin: If a child plays with the pac
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3276 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a fake mustache toy for children. The beard part can catch fire easily. The plastic bag it comes in is also unsafe.

What's happening? The beard is very flammable. If it lights on fire, a child could get burned. The thin plastic bag can also be dangerous for kids.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home with children, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe toy.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The material of the beard is highly flammable. If a child wears the beard and it catches fire, the child may suffer burns mostly on the face. Furthermore, the plastic packaging is too thin: If a child plays with the pac · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 9, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/264027

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LIFE ROAD — Mustache. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The material of the beard is highly flammable. If a child wears the beard and it catches fire, the child may suffer burns mostly on the face. Furthermore, the plastic packaging is too thin: If a child...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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