EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' swimset US FREE STAR — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1013/18
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' swimset — US FREE STAR
- Brand
- US FREE STAR
- Name / model
- Ζ60-FC-SWM-RED-11/12YG
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girl's swim set, consisting of red bikini and a skirt with frills. This set is intended for 11/12 years old girls. The upper part of the bikini 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: 08/06/2018
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