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The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) Your search criteria was: children's clothing Number of results found: 47

Year No. Ref. Week

Notifying country

Product (Click on the photo to enlarge) Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing "Fashion jeans"

Danger

Measures adopted by notifying country Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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Romania

Strangulation and Choking

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional free Brand: Z&L New cords in the hood Style of the childrens coat. The product Type/number of also poses a risk of model: ZZ 08 1 choking for children due to the Description: presence of the Childrens three piece small toggles at jeans outfit (jacket, the cord ends that shirt and trousers) can be easily intended for children detached and between 3-8 years. swallowed. The jacket has a hood with functional The product does cords made of not comply with cotton. The hood has the relevant a free cord made of European standard cotton with plastic EN 14682. toggles which are easily removable. Country of origin: Unknown

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Hungary

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: Goloxy Type/number of model: Model: MQ329, Barcode: 7301947315835

Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because the drawstrings present in the waist area are not fixed. The product does not comply with the relevant

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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Description: The childrens outfit consists of a sleeveless t-shirt and shorts. Both are decorated with a figure of a boy. There is an inscription on the tshirt Sporty Club PFN 01 and on the shorts Sporty. The shorts include an unfixed drawstring in the waist area. Size: 128. Country of origin: Unknown

European standard EN 14682.

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Latvia

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing (winter suits and jackets) Brand: 1) Bokollo 2) M.M.M. 3) Merrage Type/number of model: 1) Unknown 2) No:326B 3) NO L25A Description: 1) winter suit consisting of trousers and jacket with hood and zip-fastener in blue colour. On the front of the jacket there is an embroidered vehicle, on one pocket of the jacket there is an embroidered colourful ornament, and on the trousers there is the inscription BOKOLLO. The hood of the

Strangulation The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the drawstrings in the hoods which are too long. The products do not comply with the safety requirements of relevant European standard EN 14862.

Sales ban ordered by the authority until corrective actions are taken.

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jacket includes a drawstring. Size: 80;

2) winter jacket in grey colour with orange inserts with grey reflective stitching. On the front of the jacket there is an embroidered vehicle. There are four pockets at the front with a zipper. The hood of the jacket includes a drawstring. Size: 86;

3) winter jacket in light green colour. On the front of the jacket there is an embroidered inscription COOL GIRL, on one pocket there is an embroidered picture of a girl, and on the other pocket a colourful ornament. The hood of the jacket includes a cord with free ends. Size: S. Country of origin: Poland

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Denmark

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: Name It Type/number of model: 1) Mad mini teddy vest 609 style no 13040363 2) Martin mini knit cardigan 609 style 13040429 3) Melon mini velour suit 609 style no 13040462 4) Melon mini velour jogging set style no 13040459 Description: 1) Yellow vest made of plush fabric (100% polyester) with front zipper and 2 pockets at the front. On the pockets there are 3 badges with a snap fastener.

Choking The products pose a risk of choking because the badges can be removed and thus become small parts.

Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.

2) Grey hooded sweatshirt with striped ribbing in yellow, grey and black at the sleeves, on the hood and at the waist. The sweatshirt has a zip at the front and 3 badges on the left chest. 3) The suit is made of dark blue velour with striped ribbing in yellow, blue and black on the trouser legs and sleeves. The suit has a front zip, a hood and 2 front pockets at the waist with yellow and black

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ribbing. There are 3 badges on the left chest. 4) Jogging set consisting of a top and a pair of trousers. Both are made of dark blue velour with striped ribbing in yellow, blue and black at the waist and on the trouser legs and sleeves. The trousers have drawstrings at the waist and 2 front pockets. The top has a front zip and 3 badges on the left chest. Country of origin: China

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Lithuania

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Strangulation / Injuries

Withdrawal from the market

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The products pose risks of strangulation and/or injuries due Brand: Reserved Kids the presence of cords and Type/number of drawstrings in model: Children's inappropriate jacket art. P2448, locations or of size 92 cm; inappropriate children's sweater lengths, which art. P5373, size 134 may lead them to cm; children's become entangled sweater art. P3327, in stationary size 122 cm; objects when the children's bikini art. child is moving. P1982, size 146/152 cm; children's bikini The product does art. P1983, not comply with size134/140 cm; the relevant children's bikini art. European standard P1977, size146/152 EN14682. cm Product: Children's clothing Description: Children's jacket with hood (art. P2448), size 92 cm, green in colour, 100% cotton, checked lining: 100% polyester. Embroidered on the front with flowers and the words "Beauty". Children's white and blue striped sweater (art. P5373), size 134 cm, 100% cotton. (Country of origin: India.) Children's light and dark grey striped sweater (art.P3327) size 122 cm, 100% cotton. Application sewn onto the left sleeve with the inscription "NATIONAL SUPERTRONIC COMP". Children's bikini (art. P1982), size 146 / 152 cm, 80% polyamide, 20% spandex. Children's bikini (art. P1983), size 134 / 140 cm, 80% polyamide,

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20% spandex. Children's bikini (art. P1977), size 146 / 152 cm, 80% polyamide, 20% spandex, with printed lettering. Country of origin: China and India

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Denmark

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing "Moli Mini SS"; "Moli Kids SS"

Strangulation The products pose a risk of strangulation because of the presence of cords in the hood and

Voluntary recall from the consumers.

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Brand: Name it Type/number of model: MOLI MINI SS TUNIC (style nr.: 13060851), Barcodes: 5710890127514, 5710890127521, 5710890127538, 5710890127545, 5710890127552, 5710890127460, 5710890127477, 5710890127484, 5710890127491, 5710890127460, 5710890127507. MOLI KIDS SS TUNIC (style nr.: 13060836), Barcodes: 5710890127613, 5710890127620, 5710890127613, 5710890127637, 5710890127644, 5710890127651, 5710890127668, 5710890127675, 5710890127682, 5710890127699, 5710890127705 Description: Dark blue or salmoncoloured tunic for children sizes 74152, with 2 white tiestrings close to the neck opening. The tie-strings are 13.5 cm long. The cords have no knots at the ends. Country of origin: China

neck area. The products do not comply with the European standard EN 14682.

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Germany

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Strangulation and Choking The products pose

Voluntary corrective action.

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Product: Children's clothing "Disney Minnie" Brand: Disney Type/number of model: - Pullover barcode: 2000004866051, Art. 6912 Minnie Felpa Bba TG.4 258 232 11P - Jacket barcode: 2000004866082, Art. 6692 Minnie Cardi R.ZZA 8-14P TG.8 581 234 11P 3581 Description: 1. Dark blue hooded pullover with an image of Minnie Mouse on the front, studded with pink rhinestones. A cardboard label on the product also bears the Disney logo and product information (e.g. article number, size, barcode, price). According to the manufacturer's table, Italian size 4 corresponds to size 110 and thus falls into the age category children up to age 7. 2. White hooded jacket with an image of Minnie Mouse on the front and the wording with love MINNIE. The image is also studded with pink rhinestones. A cardboard label on the product also bears the Disney logo and product information (e.g. article number, size, barcode, price). According to the manufacturer's table,

a risk of: - strangulation as they have drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. - choking, because the rhinestones can be easily detached and can be swallowed or inhaled. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

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Italian size 8 corresponds to size 134 and thus falls into the age category children up to age 7. Country of origin: Albania

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Germany

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: GoKids Type/number of model: GoKids Bambini collection / Ragazzi collection Trousers barcode: 2000004573829, WA-430K 45Grey Pant Bbo 3-7P 419 192 11P 3419, Article No 11/WA 430/S Pullover barcode: 2000004579210, WA-537 K 223 DK BLU S Felp Rzo 8-14 P 591 190 11 P 3591, Article No 11/WA 537/S Description: 1. Long dark grey textile trousers, with a pocket attached on the front of the right leg; there are drawstrings to adjust the waistband. A sewn-in textile label

Strangulation The products pose a risk of strangulation as they have drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Voluntary corrective action.

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inside has the wording GoKids and the product size (6). On the left inside seam is a label with care instructions, information on the material, the wording Made in Bangladesh, Article No, barcode, and information on the Italian importer According to the manufacturer's table, Italian size 6 corresponds to size 122 and thus falls into the age category children up to age 7. 2. Dark blue hooded pullover, with red trim on edging and inside of hood; on the front there is wording in white (Sea Zone Pacific). The hood has a fulllength red cord. A sewn-in textile label inside the neckband has the wording GoKids and the product size (S). On the left inside seam is a sewn-in label with care instructions, information on the material, the wording Made in Bangladesh, Article No, barcode, and information on the Italian importer. According to the manufacturer's table, Italian size S corresponds to size 134 and thus falls into the age category children up to age 7. Country of origin: Bangladesh

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Lithuania

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: Unknown Name: - Knot So Bad; - Dominka. Type/number of model: - article No.6800; - article No.1866. Description: - Children's T-shirt: size 8/128, 100% white cotton printed with pink stars. Has a drawstring in the hood area, whose purpose is functional; - Children's waistcoat: size 98, cotton 55% polyester 45%. Made of grey knitted material with a front pocket with multicoloured printed inscription "Beautiful Smile". Has a drawstring in the

Strangulation The products pose a risk of strangulation as they have drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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hood area. Country of origin: India and China

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21 BULGARIA Category: Clothing, 0586/11 textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing set Brand: ikoby Type/number of model: Item 2015 Description: Girls clothing set consisting of two parts a skirt and a sleeveless top. On the skirt there are small metal parts in various shapes, some of which have sharp edges. There is a label attached to the product with the following information in English: the brand name, 12-18 months, item 2015, info@cikobykids.com, and there is also a label with information in Bulgarian about the producer. It is sold without packaging. Country of origin: Turkey

Choking The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative metal elements detach easily and can be swallowed by a child.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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5 SLOVENIA Category: Clothing, 0181/11 textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing set "UFFY UFFY" Brand: Nortons Type/number of model: art.37356/NE, EAN: 8300381055968 Description: Children's sweatshirts with hood and functional drawstring with knots at the ends 210 mm and 160 mm drawstrings on lower part of tracksuit. Inscription on sweatshirts with a hood: "Division Scotland Champion 1950 Play", and in the lower part of tracksuit: "Division sixty nine Supporter. The Great Challenge". Intended for children aged 18 months and size 86 cm. Country of origin: Italy

Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood (210mm). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the supplier.

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ROMANIA

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing "Vogue fashion jeans" Brand: KALAMTON

Strangulation and Choking The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood of the jacket.

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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Type/number of model: Description: Childrens two piece denim outfit (jacket and trousers) intended for children up to 7 years. The jacket has a cotton hood which is attached to the garment by buttons. The hood has a free textile cord made of cotton and synthetic fibres with plastic grey toggles at the end which can be easily removed. Country of origin: Turkey

The product also poses a risk of choking for children due to the presence of the small toggles at the cord ends which can be easily detached and swallowed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

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ITALY

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Chemical

The products pose a chemical risk Product: Children's because they clothing contain hexavalent chromium, in Brand: YONG DA concentrations varying from 0.6 Type/number of to 5 mg/kg. Oeko model: Article codes Tex Standard 100 650 890 1094 Y1096 states that, to Y1095 VW21 ensure optimum quality, total Description: chromium content should be less than 1. T-shirt: Article 1 mg/kg for 650: White fabric Tchildrens clothing shirt. On the front is and less than 2 an image of two mg/kg for all other black-eyed puppies, clothing, one white, one brown regardless of with blue wings. whether it is in Underneath them, contact with the "heaven sent" is skin. According to printed in blue letters the German outlined in red. The Federal Institute rectangular textile for Risk label sewn to the Assessment (BfR;

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inside of the garment bears the brand name in green lettering. A green and beige card label is attached bearing the circular logo (with a small red circle) and the brand name in beige lettering outlined in red. 2. Trousers: Article 890: Children's blue corduroy trousers with elasticated waist and metal press fasteners, embroidered with turquoise and beige thread, turquoise glitter and several ruffles of blue voile fabric. There is a pink rectangular fabric label sewn to the edge of the back pocket bearing the brand name in black lettering, and a pink irregular-shaped card label with a thin blue border with small flowers of various sizes with turquoise petals and small hearts outlined in white. At the top is a stylised yellow sunlike design. In the centre, "DuoCay Years" is written in white lettering, and below that, "jeans". 3. Shorts: Article 1094: Violet jeansstyle girls' shorts, embroidered with small violet leaves beneath the front pockets, and round metallic buttons with stars which fasten side straps. The pink fabric label sewn to the inside of the garment bears the brand name in white lettering. On the fuchsia pink card

2007), chromium VI should actually be below the detection limit due to the substances cutaneous sensitisation properties, i.e. its ability to cause allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis. Taking into account that the target population is children, who have a tendency to suck on their clothing, and that the chromium VI content is above established limit values, we consider that exposure may occur not only via the cutaneous route, but also by the oral and inhalatory route and that the products therefore pose a chemical risk.

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label are three black stars outlined in white, the wording "Yong Da", a white adhesive label with the article code, and the age. 4. Trousers: Article Y1096: Aubergine coloured jeans-style girls' trousers with silver embroidery on the back pockets. On the fuchsia pink card label are three black stars outlined in white, the wording "Yong Da", a white adhesive label with the article code, and the age. 5. Trousers: Article Y1096: Red jeansstyle trousers with a white and red coat of arms embroidered on the back pocket. On the fuchsia pink card label are three black stars outlined in white, the wording "Yong Da", a white adhesive label with the article code, and the age. 6. T-shirt: Article VW21: Blue T-shirt Country of origin: Unknown

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ITALY

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: KA LUO YI Type/number of model: 1) Article Codes: F001/F004/F005 Description: 1. Boys suit (green): Article F001: Pale green boys suit, with white long-sleeved shirt and elastic tie bearing a geometric pattern consisting of wavy lines. There are two cardboard swing tickets. The first bears the brand name KA LUO YI"; the second ticket also bears the brand in white print, along with Style no, Size and Wash to cleanse in black on a white background. The swing tickets are attached to the garment by a black string. 2. Boys suit (grey): Article F004: Pastel grey boys suit with brown and light

Chemical The products pose a chemical risk because they contain hexavalent chromium, in concentrations varying from 0.6 to 5 mg/kg. Oeko Tex Standard 100 states that, to ensure optimum quality, total chromium content should be less than 1 mg/kg for childrens clothing and less than 2 mg/kg for all other clothing, regardless of whether it is in contact with the skin. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR; 2007), chromium VI should actually be below the detection limit due to the substances cutaneous sensitisation properties, i.e. its ability to cause allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis. Taking into account that

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grey tones. The lightcoloured fabric label sewn to the inside of the blazer bears the brand of the garment in black. The black, irregularly-shaped swing ticket bears the brand KA LUO YI in white print, enclosed by a white line. It is attached to the garment by a black string. 3. Boys suit (striped green): Article F005: Pale green, striped boys suit, with white long-sleeved shirt and tie. The grey fabric label sewn to the inside of the blazer bears the brand in black. There are two cardboard swing tickets. The first bears the brand KA LUO YI; the second ticket also bears the brand in white print against a black background, along with Style no, Size and Wash to cleanse in black on a white background. The swing tickets are attached to the garment by a black string. Country of origin: Unknown

the target population is children who have a tendency to suck on their clothing and that the chromium VI content is above established limit values, we consider that exposure may occur not only via the cutaneous route, but also by the oral and inhalatory route and that the products therefore pose a chemical risk.

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28 BULGARIA Category: Clothing, 1914/10 textiles and fashion items Product: Set of children's clothing Brand: Spiral Type/number of model: Not known Description: Sweatshirt and a pair of trousers for children up to 7 years of age. The sweatshirt has figures of animals and girls in various colours, and has functional cords with plastic stoppers and caps in the hood and waist area. There are also two pockets. Composition: 100% cotton, size No. 28. The products are sold without packaging. Country of origin: Bulgaria

Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood of the sweatshirt. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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58 BULGARIA Category: Clothing, 1944/10 textiles and fashion items Product: Children's

Strangulation and Injuries The products pose a risk of

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clothing sets Brand: J&H Fashion Type/number of model: J-813, Y9053 and Y-9058 Description: Children' clothing sets. Each set consists of a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers. Country of origin: China

strangulation and injuries due to the presence of functional cords in the hoods and the waist areas. The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

authorities.

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ITALY

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing Brand: BYK Type/number of model: Article codes: 1. Jacket: G601, 2. T-shirt: J7, 3. Jumper and trousers: J51, 4. Sweatshirt: J115,

Chemical The products pose a chemical risk because they contain hexavalent chromium, in concentrations varying from 0.6 to 5 mg/kg. Oeko Tex Standard 100 states that, to ensure optimum quality, total chromium content should be less than 1 mg/kg for childrens clothing and less than 2 mg/kg for all other clothing, regardless of whether it is in

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5. Jacket and track suit: J118, 6. Sweatshirt: J121, 7. Sweatshirt: J122, 8. Shirt: J132, 9. T-shirt and trousers: 518, 10. T-shirts and shorts: 648, 11. T-shirt and shorts: 7912, 12. Track suit: W904. Description: See attached document. Country of origin: Unknown

contact with the skin. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR; 2007), chromium VI should actually be below the detection limit due to the substances cutaneous sensitisation properties, i.e. its ability to cause allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis. Taking into account that the target population is children who have a tendency to suck on their clothing and that the chromium VI content is above established limit values, we consider that exposure may occur not only via the cutaneous route, but also by the oral and inhalatory route and that the products therefore pose a chemical risk.

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Bulgaria

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing sets Brand: SUNPARTY Type/number of model: 6605 Description: Children's clothing sets - a jacket and a pair of trousers in grey colour. The jacket has a detachable hood with fastening elastics ended with stoppers.

Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Country of origin: China

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Cyprus

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children's clothing set Brand: Urchin Type/number of model: Model:

Injuries The product poses a risk of external injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the ankle area that are extended below the hemline.

Withdrawal from the market and corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.

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FH9054 Barcode: 5290625016202 Description: Children's clothing set consists of 3 pieces - a white sweatshirt with a zip in the middle, a white blouse and a violet trouser which is design with cords in the waist and the ankle area - intended for children up to 8 years old. The drawstrings are extended below the hemline of the trouser. On the labels is written: "URCHIN", the code, the barcode, the size, and the price. Country of origin: Unknown

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

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Portugal

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items Product: Children`s clothing set Princess Girl Brand: Bouny Baby. Type/number of model: Princess Girl; Art. BR-8226. Description: Children's clothing set consisting of a tshirt and a pair of trousers in white and yellow colours, intended for children of 6-9 months. The white and yellow tshirt, with short sleeves, bears the words "Romantic

Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of drawstrings in the waist area and at the lower edges of the trousers. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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girl". The yellow trousers have one drawstring at the waist and two drawstrings in the lower hems that are not attached to the garment. The drawstrings at the waist have free ends with 3-dimensional cylindrical pieces of plastic of various colours and knots. Country of origin: China

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