EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's swimsuit mr & son “xOX” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1672/19
Summary
The swimsuit has functional cords to be tied at the back area. The cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's swimsuit — mr & son
- Brand
- mr & son
- Name / model
- xOX
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Blue swimsuit with ice cream pattern for up to 2-year-old girls.
What is the risk?
- The swimsuit has functional cords to be tied at the back area. The cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury.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: 25/09/2019
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