EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Modern Ocean — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1449/18
Summary
There are cords to be tied at the back of the garment. 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 — Modern Ocean
- Brand
- Modern Ocean
- Name / model
- 04110098ART:CR1914
- Batch number(s)
- 2500000050602
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Blue and white striped bikini for 12-year old girls, with functional cords to be tied at the back.
What is the risk?
- There are cords to be tied at the back of the garment. 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: 05/06/2018
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