Barbie
Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01498/24 |
| Brand | Barbie (COUNTERFEIT) |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 7 June 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the 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 marketDate of entry into force: 22/05/2024
Product Description
Children's clothing set comprising trousers, a white blouse, and a pink zip-up sweatshirt, with 'Barbie' lettering and a doll print.