EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Swimsuit Barbie <font color="#ff0000">(MAY BE COUN Setino — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0896/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends and a decorative bow that is too long in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as due to the presence of cords at the back. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Swimsuit Barbie <font color="#ff0000">(MAY BE COUN — Setino
- Brand
- Setino
- Name / model
- 951-860
- Batch number(s)
- 5991329518602
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Barbie in a Mermaid TaleGirl's swimsuit; size 4/104 (0- to 7-year-olds). The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 35 cm long. The swimsuit also ties at the back by means of elasticated cords, each 34-35 cm long. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends and a decorative bow that is too long in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as due to the presence of cords at the back. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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