EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' blouse Star FILE — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1844/17
Summary
The small decorative elements (rhinestones) can easily be detached from the garment. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.
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Product
Girls' blouse — Star FILE
- Brand
- Star FILE
- Name / model
- Code 753 17
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's long-sleeved blouse with rhinestones.
What is the risk?
- The small decorative elements (rhinestones) can easily be detached from the garment. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.
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: 30/11/2017
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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