EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's clothing set RIO BAM BAM — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02102/24
Summary
The product bears functional cords in the neck area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and 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 — RIO BAM BAM
- Brand
- RIO BAM BAM
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Clothing set for children aged 3 to 4 years old, consisting of a blue blouse with hood, black trousers and a t-shirt. The textile label is sewn on the product. The hood and pants are provided with drawstrings.
What is the risk?
- The product bears functional cords in the neck area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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