EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Children's sunglasses Boots “Kids Sunglasses” — risk: choking, cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0981/16
Summary
null The plastic flower can detach from the frame exposing a sharp screw, posing a risk of cuts and choking for young children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Children's sunglasses — Boots
- Brand
- Boots
- Name / model
- Kids Sunglasses · Style code = 26BOK002F (Found on arm of the sunglasses). Item code = 64 11 665
- Batch number(s)
- 5045096411663
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Children's sunglasses. 100% UVA & UVB protection. Intended for ages 4 and above. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic flower can detach from the frame exposing a sharp screw, posing a risk of cuts and choking for young children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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