EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's trousers Bachata — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00765/23
Summary
The product has long drawstrings with free ends to be tied in the waist area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's trousers — Bachata
- Brand
- Bachata
- Name / model
- PA 4233
- Barcode
- 8051884052755
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children’s cotton trousers, intended for children three years of age.
What is the risk?
- The product has long drawstrings with free ends to be tied in the waist area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2023
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