EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Boys’ swimwear F100 — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1607/15
Summary
null The drawstrings with free ends in the waist area are too long and may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Boys’ swimwear — F100
- Brand
- F100
- Name / model
- 1) № DG8799 , 2) № DG8789
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- 1. Boys’ swimming trunks (briefs) intended for children up to 7 years, with an embroidered number 47 on the front and drawstrings in the waist area (31 cm long). A cardboard label is attached. 2. Boys’ swimming trunks (boxer shorts) intended for children over 7 years, with an embroidered number 47
What is the risk?
- null The drawstrings with free ends in the waist area are too long and may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/11/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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