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EU Safety GateRecalled 2010-01-29serious risk

Children’s outfits (Mеrkids)

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Children’s outfits

  • Brand Mеrkids

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Merkids children's outfits consisting of a hooded jacket and trousers have been recalled due to functional cords in the hood that pose a strangulation risk. The products, intended for children up to 7 years old, do not meet European safety standard EN 14682. The outfits feature embroidery of bunnies, birds, and carrots with the text "best friends" and are available in light blue, dark blue, and pink.

According to the recall record, authorities have ordered withdrawal of the product from the market. However, the source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding products they may already have purchased.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Children’s outfits consisting of two parts, which are intended for children up to 7 years of age – a jacket with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidery of a bunny, a bird and a carrot as well as the inscription “best friends” and a pair of trousers with embroidery of a bunny and a bird and the inscriptions „best friends” and „cik”. The outfits are available in three colours – light blue, dark blue and pink. There is a label with the inscription “Merkids”. The products are sold in transparent cellophane packaging. Model: Unknown Notifying country: Bulgaria

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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