EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' bikinis Tridagna “Unknown” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0532/15
Summary
null The functional cords in the neck, back and hip area of the bikinis can become trapped during various activities of a child, which could lead to injuries and strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' bikinis — Tridagna
- Brand
- Tridagna
- Name / model
- Unknown · 1.Mod D3009; 2. Mod D3008
- Batch number(s)
- 1. 0302700010014; 2.0302500010016
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- 1. Dark blue bikini with white stars and red cords to be tied in the neck, at the back and hip area. 2. Colourful, patterned bikini with functional cords to be tied in the neck and hip area, and at the back.The outer cardboard label on the garments carries the statement 'Made in Spain' while the lab
What is the risk?
- null The functional cords in the neck, back and hip area of the bikinis can become trapped during various activities of a child, which could lead to injuries and strangulation. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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