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🧸 Product CY December 23, 2016

Power Flower — Girls' bikini

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Power Flower — Girls' bikini
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The cords in the back and in the waist area can become trapped, causing injuries to children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3550 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a girls' bikini with cords at the back and waist. The cords can get stuck and hurt a child.

What's happening? The cords do not meet safety rules. They can trap a child’s fingers or neck.

Does this affect me? If you have this bikini for a child, it may not be safe.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you need help finding a safer swimsuit.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The cords in the back and in the waist area can become trapped, causing injuries to children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/232005

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What is this product recall alert about?
Power Flower — Girls' bikini. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The cords in the back and in the waist area can become trapped, causing injuries to children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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