Girl's dress - Bahne
Girl's dress - Bahne was recalled on 16 October 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1332/09. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Denmark. The product poses a risk of injuries and strangulation because the shoulder straps on the dress are not constructed from one continuous length of cord attached at the front and back of the garment.
| Alert Number | 1332/09 |
| Brand | ME TOO |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | Tereza bam dress |
| Published | 16 October 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries and strangulation because the shoulder straps on the dress are not constructed from one continuous length of cord attached at the front and back of the garment. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Child's blue dress with 2 front pockets, made of jeans fabric. The shoulder straps consist of 4 free functional cords. The cords are approximately 340 mm each, 2 at the back and 2 at the front of the dress, to be tied together with a bow over each shoulder.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Girl's dress - Bahne.
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.