Girl's bikini
| Alert Number | 1554/09 |
| Brand | Tex |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | N410885-YELLOW 0209 |
| Published | 27 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries because of the presence of functional cords at the top, middle and the bottom of the bikini. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Yellow and blue bikini swimwear, for children up to 8 years. The bikini has white cords in the neck, chest and waist area, with yellow and blue toggles. On the front of the label is written: “Tex, boy, girl, baby” On the back of the label is written: “42004040, the barcode, code N410885 and the size. There is a label sewn to the product with additional information: ”80% polyamide 20% elastane” and graphic indications concerning its treatment and the country of origin.