EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's trousers Miss Image — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02105/24
Summary
The trousers bear drawstrings, which can 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 — Miss Image
- Brand
- Miss Image
- Name / model
- LF9349
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's trousers designed for 4-year-old children, intended for girls. The product bears drawstrings at the area below the crotch.
What is the risk?
- The trousers bear drawstrings, which can 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: 01/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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