1. Children's jacket2. Children's sweatshirt
1. Children's jacket2. Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 12 February 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0166/10. Strangulation risk reported by Lithuania. The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0166/10 |
| Brand | 1. Blue Moon2. BI QI Fashion |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. New style, MT-9395C, 2. As right fashion, BQ-027 and BQ-033. |
| Published | 12 February 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Children's jacket MT-9395C – size 104 cm. Jacket with a hood made from a light blue fabric and the same colour lining. The jackets have a hood containing elastic drawstrings and plastic toggles on the ends. Purpose of the drawstrings is functional, intended to fit to children size. 2. Children's sweatshirt BQ-027 – size 4 year with hood, yellow in colour with appliqué and printing on the front. Hood contains elastic drawstrings with plastic toggles on the ends. Purpose of the drawstrings is functional. Children's sweatshirt BQ-033 - Size is 4 years old with a hood and front pockets. On the front and back is printing and embroidered designs with small jewellery.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to 1. Children's jacket2. Children's sweatshirt.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.