EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's hat Marika “Sofi” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01298/22
Summary
The small decorative elements (stones) can easily be detached from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Children's hat — Marika
- Brand
- Marika
- Name / model
- Sofi · MWJ-2265
- Barcode
- 5901785822656
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pink padded hat for girls aged between 18-24 months. Small decorative stones are glued on the side of the hat. Size 46.
What is the risk?
- The small decorative elements (stones) can easily be detached from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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: 05/09/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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