EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's sandals B.B.G — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01645/24
Summary
The small decorative elements (rhinestones) can easily be detached from theproduct. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Children's sandals — B.B.G
- Brand
- B.B.G
- Name / model
- XK-708
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's sandals, made with artificial leather upper, and artificial leather lining, The product is decorated with rhinestones. Size 21.
What is the risk?
- The small decorative elements (rhinestones) can easily be detached from theproduct. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2024
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