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Children's bikini
10th September 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Echt Girls
Type/number of model: Style TO22
Description: Girl's bikini with "SUMMER" written on the top. The label reads "ECHT GIRLS". Product comes in American sizes 1 and 4. The shoulder straps are made from elastic cords with free ends, which are knotted and have plastic beads. The cords on the front of the bikini top are 24 cm long and those on the back of the bikini top are 33 cm long.
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Type/number of model: Style TO22
Description: Girl's bikini with "SUMMER" written on the top. The label reads "ECHT GIRLS". Product comes in American sizes 1 and 4. The shoulder straps are made from elastic cords with free ends, which are knotted and have plastic beads. The cords on the front of the bikini top are 24 cm long and those on the back of the bikini top are 33 cm long.
Country of origin: Czech Republic
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Danger:
Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation as the shoulder straps consist of cords with free ends. The ends are also knotted and have plastic beads. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor. Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Germany
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
10th September 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
