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Clothing, textiles and fashion items — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingAug 18, 2006

Hazard

Heart shaped decoration on strap of shoes intended for child under 36 months can be removed and presents a choking hazard. Decoration fits wholly in small parts cylinder. This product does not comply with the British standard (BS7907:1997) which specifies minimum force of 70 N to remove components. Force to remove decoration was 6.5 N.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other
  • Voluntary removal from sale by the supplier — Other

Product description

Childs white leather shoes “Chērie Bianco Caprettogomma 20”

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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