Barbie (COUNTERFEIT) · Barbie

The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.

Published: 07 June 2024
Notifying authority: Bulgaria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 22/05/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01498/24

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Injuries, Strangulation
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Children's clothing set comprising trousers, a white blouse, and a pink zip-up sweatshirt, with 'Barbie' lettering and a doll print.