EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Rosso Kids “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0887/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of cords in the neck and waist area and at the back of the bikini. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Rosso Kids
- Brand
- Rosso Kids
- Name / model
- Unknown · XS 0971
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girls' bikini in white, orange and pink colours, intended for small children aged 3-4 years. The top has been supplied with functional cords with free ends to be tied in the neck area and also functional cords with free ends to be tied at the back. The bottom has been supplied with functional cords
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of cords in the neck and waist area and at the back of the bikini. 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: 18/06/2013
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