EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's clothing set Barbie (COUNTERFEIT) — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01498/24
Summary
The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's clothing set — Barbie (COUNTERFEIT)
- Brand
- Barbie (COUNTERFEIT)
- Name / model
- Barbie
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's clothing set comprising trousers, a white blouse, and a pink zip-up sweatshirt, with 'Barbie' lettering and a doll print.
What is the risk?
- The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the 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: 22/05/2024
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