Maillot de bain pour filles, tenue pour fillettes de 5 à 14 ans, ensemble deux pièces, à imprimé feu
Maillot de bain pour filles, tenue pour fillettes de 5 à 14 ans, ensemble deux pièces, à imprimé feu was recalled on 25 March 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00466/22. Strangulation risk reported by France. The product bears functional cords close to the neck and in the back area.
| Alert Number | A12/00466/22 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 25 March 2022 |
Risk Description
The product bears functional cords close to the neck and in the back area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 30/09/2021
Product Description
Two-piece swimming costume, orange and black. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Maillot de bain pour filles, tenue pour fillettes de 5 à 14 ans, ensemble deux pièces, à imprimé feu.
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.