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🧸 Product FR CY DK August 26, 2016

WIDMANN — Medieval Warrior

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
WIDMANN — Medieval Warrior
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Toys

Hazard: The presence of a cord at neck level could lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3669 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy called “WIDMANN — Medieval Warrior.” It has a cord that sits around the neck.

What's happening? The cord could wrap tightly around a child’s neck and cause strangulation. The toy does not meet the safety rule EN 14682.

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

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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: Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The presence of a cord at neck level could lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Unknown

First published
August 26, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/222356

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What is this product recall alert about?
WIDMANN — Medieval Warrior. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The presence of a cord at neck level could lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Cyprus, 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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