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🧸 Product ES DK March 31, 2017

WIDMANN — BEARD WITH MOUSTACHE

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
WIDMANN — BEARD WITH MOUSTACHE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The beard is highly flammable and can cause burns, mostly to the face, if it catches fire.
Origin
Unknown
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This alert was reported 3454 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a fake beard with a moustache. It is made to look like real hair.

What's happening? The fake beard can catch fire easily. If it burns, it can cause burns on the face.

Does this affect me? If you own this fake beard, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any burns.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The beard is highly flammable and can cause burns, mostly to the face, if it catches fire. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 31, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/253510

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What is this product recall alert about?
WIDMANN — BEARD WITH MOUSTACHE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The beard is highly flammable and can cause burns, mostly to the face, if it catches fire. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Denmark.
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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