Pep & Co. socks and tights — health risk
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Hazard
The inside toe area of the sock is made with an uncut loop. The uncut loop in the product may lead to tightness in the toe area, restricting blood circulation which canresult in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (14/12/2023)
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (21/12/2023)
Product description
Socks and tights in different styles. Multiple bar codes concerned.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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