Children's bikini
Children's bikini was recalled on 16 September 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0950/11. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of cords with loose ends in the neck and back and cords that are long in the waist area.
| Alert Number | 0950/11 |
| Brand | Power Flower |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | F346 115C160001 |
| Published | 16 September 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of cords with loose ends in the neck and back and cords that are long in the waist area. The cords may become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Orange and white, floral bikini for girls of 8 to 10 years old. The bikini has elastic orange coloured cords in the neck, back and waist area. The length of the cords in the waist area is 35 cm each cord.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's bikini.
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: 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?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.