EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikini Sweet Secret — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1050/18
Summary
The cords at the back of the bikini top 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 — Sweet Secret
- Brand
- Sweet Secret
- Name / model
- 2707
- Batch number(s)
- 587341527071
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Floral bikini, intended for girls of 10 years old. The top part of the bikini has decorative frills on it and bears functional cords to be tied at the back.
What is the risk?
- The cords at the back of the bikini top 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: 04/07/2018
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