Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 13 Oct 2026
OR/00118/26
Children's shorts removed from online marketplaces over injury risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Children's shorts) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Set of three pairs of shorts intended for children, in different colours (grey, pink, and black), featuring a printed design on the left thigh, as well as a decorative bow made from a white drawstring attached with a stitch at the waist. Stated composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The fixed decorative bow made from a white drawstring attached with a stitch at the waist of the shorts can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
OR/00118/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 14 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.