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. A12/1221/18
Summary
The top part of the bikini set has functional cords to be tied at the back area. The 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 -019
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bikini intended for 4 year old girls. Both upper and lower parts of the set are pink and decorated with frills and flower shapes. The upper part bears functional cords to be tied at the back.
What is the risk?
- The top part of the bikini set has functional cords to be tied at the back area. The 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: 13/07/2018
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