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Children's clothing set George “Boys Octopus Rash Vest & Short Set” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00096/24
Summary
The product presents a risk of burns. Without additional sun protection, children may be at risk of burns on exposed areas of their arms and legs. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13758-2.
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Product
Children's clothing set — George
- Brand
- George
- Name / model
- Boys Octopus Rash Vest & Short Set · 51466767 , 51466791 , 51466821 , 51466842 , 51466863 , 51466884 , 51466902 , 51466917
- Barcode
- 505919724473505919724475505919724477505919724479505919724501
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Child’s rash vest & shorts set advertised as offering UV protection. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-product-recall-boys-octopus-rash-vest-and-short-green-and-blue-all-sizes
What is the risk?
- The product presents a risk of burns. Without additional sun protection, children may be at risk of burns on exposed areas of their arms and legs. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13758-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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