EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Hello Bikini — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1177/18
Summary
The bikini top bears functional cords to be tied at the back area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Hello Bikini
- Brand
- Hello Bikini
- Name / model
- HELLO - 028
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girl's bikini set in pink fabric with palm trees print, decorated with green frills on both top and bottom part intended for 8 years old girls The top part of the bikini set bears functional cords in the same fabric to be tied at the back area.
What is the risk?
- The bikini top bears functional cords to be tied at the back area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2017
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