EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Sun & Ocean — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1319/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords with free ends and knots in the neck and waist area of the swimsuit. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikini — Sun & Ocean
- Brand
- Sun & Ocean
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girls' bikini available in light blue and pink colours. Both the top and the bottom part are marked with the inscription "SWIMMING CLUB since 2011". The top can be tied with cords that have free ends in the neck area and at the back. On the bikini bottom there are cords with knotted ends.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords with free ends and knots in the neck and waist area of the swimsuit. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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