AYA Annapurna Jacket G
AYA Annapurna Jacket G was recalled on 3 May 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01024/24. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Belgium. The product has a drawstring with three-dimensional elements at the free ends of the drawstring.
| Alert Number | A12/01024/24 |
| Brand | Ayacucho |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 May 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has a drawstring with three-dimensional elements at the free ends of the drawstring. The drawstrings also have toggles on the free ends. The drawstring, the three-dimensional elements and the toggles can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation, entrapment or injuries. 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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/03/2024
Product Description
A blue jacket with a hood for children. Product sold online.
🔒 ⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to AYA Annapurna Jacket G.
About this risk
Entrapment: This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped. Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Entrapment: Stop using the product. If someone is trapped, do not force the body part free — call emergency services if needed. Contact the retailer for a return. Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: 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?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.