EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Cactus Clone — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1453/15
Summary
null The loose ends of the cords at the neck and back can become trapped during various activities of a child. A loop can be created, causing strangulation or injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Cactus Clone
- Brand
- Cactus Clone
- Name / model
- TSWB 8580
- Batch number(s)
- 4893940055751
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Green and pink bikini for girls. The bottom part of the bikini is decorated with a belt. The top can be tied and adjusted with halter neck cords and functional cords to be tied at the back. Size: 12-146/152
What is the risk?
- null The loose ends of the cords at the neck and back can become trapped during various activities of a child. A loop can be created, causing strangulation or injuries to the child. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/08/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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