EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Katia “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0949/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of halter neck-style cords with free ends in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords that are to be tied at the back. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Katia
- Brand
- Katia
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art: 12102
- Batch number(s)
- 22000000922817443170941026
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Multicolour bikini with yellow halter neck cords, intended for girls up to 4 years of age.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of halter neck-style cords with free ends in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords that are to be tied at the back. 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): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 01/07/2013
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