Вalkupu & Excuisive Designed Collection
Вalkupu & Excuisive Designed Collection was recalled on 7 April 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00646/23. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The sweatshirt bears long functional cords close to the neck to be tied at the upper front/back area.
| Alert Number | A12/00646/23 |
| Brand | Вalkupu |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 7 April 2023 |
Risk Description
The sweatshirt bears long functional cords close to the neck to be tied at the upper front/back area.The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/03/2023
Product Description
Children’s clothing set consisting of a pair of leggings and a sweatshirt with textile drawstrings.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Вalkupu & Excuisive Designed Collection.
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.