EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Leonado “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1234/13
Summary
null The products pose a risk of injury and strangulation because of the presence of functional cords with free ends in the neck area and the presence of drawstrings 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 — Leonado
- Brand
- Leonado
- Name / model
- Unknown · 1. B592 , 2. T03
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Two models of bikini, both in sizes 9-10 years. Product 1. is a bikini with loose strings at the neck and back. Product 2. is in "bandeau" style with loose ends around the neck and back; furthermore, the bottoms also tie in the hip area. Size is 9/10 years.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of injury and strangulation because of the presence of functional cords with free ends in the neck area and the presence of drawstrings 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2013
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