EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Fun Club — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1040/18
Summary
The cords at the back of the bikini top can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Fun Club
- Brand
- Fun Club
- Name / model
- 17 - 4008
- Batch number(s)
- 8417400803018
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Multicoloured bikini with fish, crab, octopus design, intended for 8 years old girls. The top part of the bikini bears functional cords to be tied at the back.
What is the risk?
- The cords at the back of the bikini top can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: 21/06/2018
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