Bikini enfant / maillot de bain 2 pièces
Bikini enfant / maillot de bain 2 pièces was recalled on 10 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01712/21. Strangulation risk reported by France. The garment is produced with functional cords with free ends in the upper area to be tied around the neck.
| Alert Number | A12/01712/21 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Published | 10 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The garment is produced with functional cords with free ends in the upper area to be tied around the neck. The cords in the neck area may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the European Standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Two-piece swimsuit (bikini) for young girls; fluorescent yellow and pink. Yellow, pink and fluorescent green fringes are attached to the bikini top. The bikini bottoms are yellow in colour. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Bikini enfant / maillot de bain 2 pièces.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.