EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's trousers MING FENG — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00109/23
Summary
The long 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 — MING FENG
- Brand
- MING FENG
- Name / model
- 22-319 / 134-140
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's grey/black sport trousers, intended for children 10-12 years of age. The product has long drawstrings (33 cm) with free ends to be tied in the waist area.
What is the risk?
- The long 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
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