Sokisahtel Mermaid
Drowning, Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0318/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Drowning, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 2 March 2018 |
Risk Description
The bikini has drawstrings in the neck and waist areas. These can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation.The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.The mermaid tail also reduces the child’s ability to swim, which poses a risk of drowning.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/01/2018
Product Description
Children's bikini set (top and bottom) with mermaid tail (costume and monofin) packed in transparent plastic bag.