EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's set “Säten" — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01133/21
Summary
The product has long functional cords in the waist area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's set — „Säten"
- Brand
- „Säten"
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children`s clothing set in fuchsia. The top part is a sweatshirt with a hood and zipper, two pockets and the inscription “LOVE” sewn with sequins.
What is the risk?
- The product has long functional cords in the waist area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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: 16/04/2021
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