EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Power Flower “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2040/14
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 in the waist area.The bikini 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 · F361
- Batch number(s)
- 12SC160003/2210000043763
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Bikini intended for girls up to 6 years old. The top part of the swimwear can be tied or adjusted with halter neck cords and functional cords at the back area of the garment. The bottom part can be tied or adjusted with functional cords in the waist area, 300 mm long each one.
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 in the waist area.The 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: Unknown
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