EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s shorts HOLLY WEEK — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00499/20
Summary
The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children’s shorts — HOLLY WEEK
- Brand
- HOLLY WEEK
- Name / model
- N°: LF-8064
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Boy’s shorts in grey or dark blue with long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. Samples sizes: 6A 110/116 (grey), 4A 98/104 (dark blue).
What is the risk?
- The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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