Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 17 Mar 2026
SR/00804/26
TEX BASIC socks withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (TEX BASIC socks) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Non-slip socks intended for babies (sizes from 15/17 to 24/26) in different colours and sold in sets of two pairs. Product sold online, in particular via www.carrefour.fr.
- Brand
- TEX BASIC
- 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
Choking
The toy has small parts (grip dots) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00804/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 8 Oct 2026, 22:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.