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🧸 Product BG November 16, 2018

SWEET YEARS BEACHWEAR — Girls' bikini

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SWEET YEARS BEACHWEAR — Girls' bikini
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The bikini top has drawstrings in the back and neck area.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2812 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? A girls' bikini top with strings around the neck and back.

What's happening? The strings can get caught and hurt the child or even strangle them.

Does this affect me? If you have this bikini in Bulgaria, your child might be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The bikini top has drawstrings in the back and neck area. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 16, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/339843

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What is this product recall alert about?
SWEET YEARS BEACHWEAR — Girls' bikini. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The bikini top has drawstrings in the back and neck area. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 16, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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