EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini M&Fashion “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1368/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of free-end halter neck cords and drawstrings that are tied at the back of bikini. It also poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords at the waist areaThe bikini does not comply with the relevant European standard EN-14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — M&Fashion
- Brand
- M&Fashion
- Name / model
- Unknown · art. 81570
- Batch number(s)
- 90036668
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bikini made of 92% polyester and 8% spandex. Size116-122.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of free-end halter neck cords and drawstrings that are tied at the back of bikini. It also poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords at the waist areaThe bikini 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: 22/08/2014
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