EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's clothing set Popolin “Unknown” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0663/15
Summary
null The product has small parts (decorative elements on the top) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. Moreover, the presence of an unattached belt in the waist area may lead to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN-14682.
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Product
Children's clothing set — Popolin
- Brand
- Popolin
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art. No. 1813
- Batch number(s)
- 1600 8397
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Clothing set for children up to 3 years consisting of a white top with pictures on the front, short trousers and a matching belt. A cardboard label bearing the brand name is attached to the set.
What is the risk?
- null The product has small parts (decorative elements on the top) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. Moreover, the presence of an unattached belt in the waist area may lead 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2015
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