EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Power Flower “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1175/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords with free ends which are intended to be tied at the back of the garment.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Power Flower
- Brand
- Power Flower
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art. No: F399
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- A two-piece bikini intended for girls up to 14 years of age, consisting of a pair of boxer shorts and a top with a cord that has free ends which is intended to be tied at the back. Available in various colours; the top has a leopard pattern. The bottom has a decorative cord in the same pattern.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of functional cords with free ends which are intended to be tied at the back of the garment.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/08/2013
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