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Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
10th September 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Setino
Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-861; 5991329518619
Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 7 / 122 and other sizes. The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 40 cm long. The ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles in the form of plastic balls. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-861; 5991329518619
Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 7 / 122 and other sizes. The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 40 cm long. The ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles in the form of plastic balls. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck area and because the ends of the cords are knotted and fitted with toggles. 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
