EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' swimsuit FUBA.VI — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1335/19
Summary
The garment is produced with functional cords with free ends in the upper area to be tied around the neck and back area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' swimsuit — FUBA.VI
- Brand
- FUBA.VI
- Name / model
- Size 30 / 69621 28-30
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Swimsuit for girls, made of elastic material, printed with fruit. The top has a watermelon print.
What is the risk?
- The garment is produced with functional cords with free ends in the upper area to be tied around the neck and back area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or 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: 26/08/2019
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