EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girl's bikini HELLO KIDS — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1051/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords with free ends in the neck and back areas of the bikini top. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girl's bikini — HELLO KIDS
- Brand
- HELLO KIDS
- Name / model
- CBA2740 – 11SC160002
- Batch number(s)
- 2210000010406
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Fuchsia and white bikini for girls aged 10 years. The bikini has images of teddy bears printed on the top and bottom parts. It also has elastic, fuchsia coloured cords at the neck and back.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords with free ends in the neck and back areas of the bikini top. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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