EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's swimwear Aqua wave “SEA BOY KIDS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00611/20
Summary
The product has too long drawstrings at the waits 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 swimwear — Aqua wave
- Brand
- Aqua wave
- Name / model
- SEA BOY KIDS
- Barcode
- 5901979141839
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's swimwear for boys with drawstrings at the waist area, 30 cm long.
What is the risk?
- The product has too long drawstrings at the waits 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: 13/04/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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