EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' T-shirt Oute Kids — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1646/18
Summary
The product has drawstrings to be tied at the lower back of the garment. The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girls' T-shirt — Oute Kids
- Brand
- Oute Kids
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Black and white striped T-shirt for girls up to 4 years old, with drawstrings that are tied at the back of the garment.
What is the risk?
- The product has drawstrings to be tied at the lower back of the garment. The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury.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: 29/08/2018
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