EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Fox Kids Accessories “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2037/14
Summary
null The product has cords with loose ends in the neck area and functional cords to be tied at the back. Loose ends on children’s clothing can become trapped during various activities of a child; a loop can be created and injuries or strangulation to the child may occur. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Fox Kids Accessories
- Brand
- Fox Kids Accessories
- Name / model
- Unknown · KAS 12-90707
- Batch number(s)
- 996057393910
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pink bikini intended for girls up to 10 years old. The top has halter-neck, loose ends and functional cords to be tied at the back.
What is the risk?
- null The product has cords with loose ends in the neck area and functional cords to be tied at the back. Loose ends on children’s clothing can become trapped during various activities of a child; a loop can be created and injuries or strangulation to the child may occur. 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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