Children's bikini
Injuries Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01562/23 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | A - 9173 |
| Published | 7 July 2023 |
Risk Description
The bikini top part bears functional cords with free ends to be tied at the back. These can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with 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: 07/06/2023
Product Description
Bikini bathing suit. The bikini is intended for 2-year old girls. The top part bears functional cords with free ends to be tied at the back.