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🧸 Product LT December 25, 2020

FASHION WEAR — Children's shorts

Shorts in grey, knitted fabric, with recessed pockets on the sides and accessories on the right leg. On the sides of the shorts, parallel to the side stitching seams, there are decorative elements and black textile strips.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
FASHION WEAR — Children's shorts
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 6959201567221
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2087 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? These are children’s shorts with long drawstrings that can get caught while kids play.

What's happening? The strings may trap a child’s fingers, neck, or clothing, causing injuries.

Does this affect me? If you have these shorts for a child under 14, check them now.

What should I do? Stop using them and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need safer clothing.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002599

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What is this product recall alert about?
FASHION WEAR — Children's shorts. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The shorts have long drawstrings with free ends to be tied at the front of the waist area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Ori...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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