EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's shorts HUAXING — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1927/18
Summary
The product has too long drawstrings in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child and cause injuries. The product does not comply with the applicable European Standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's shorts — HUAXING
- Brand
- HUAXING
- Name / model
- No. 8803
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Shorts intended for children and adolescents from 7 to 14 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The product has too long drawstrings in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child and cause injuries. The product does not comply with the applicable 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: 07/12/2018
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