EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Boys' shorts Boy & Studio — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1219/18
Summary
There are functional cords on the lower hems that hang below the crotch. The cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Boys' shorts — Boy & Studio
- Brand
- Boy & Studio
- Name / model
- H6876
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Shorts for children up to 4 years. The garment has functional cords at the lower edge, hanging below the crotch.
What is the risk?
- There are functional cords on the lower hems that hang below the crotch. The cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2018
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