Children’s swimming costume
Children’s swimming costume was recalled on 12 August 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0786/11. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0786/11 |
| Brand | Xiao Jin Yu |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item ?2200, barcode – 6948076922007 |
| Published | 12 August 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Children’s swimming costumes intended for girls. There is a label with information about the composition: 92% nylon and 8% spandex. The colours are pink, blue and dark blue and there are frills in the upper section. The swimming costume is supplied with cords that have free ends and are placed aroun
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s swimming costume.
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.