Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
10th September 2011
Item Description:
Type/number of model: 952-330; 5991329623306
Description: Girl's swimsuit; size: 110 cm; tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords each side, each 40-45 cm long. At waist level there are two elasticated cords each side for tightening the swimsuit, each 21-27 cm long. The cords have knotted ends. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding the "Barbie" trademark, textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Strangulation and Injuries
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free - and knotted - ends in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as the cords in the waist area are too long. 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 stop of sales 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
