Boy's trousers

Injuries Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Boy's trousers
Alert Number0264/09
BrandJUMBO
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No: NEW-05, bar code: 0 277233 000033
Published27 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the waist area with free ends which protrude by 300 mm each. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which free ends of drawstrings in the waist area should protrude by a maximum of 140 mm at each end when the garment is opened out and laid flat.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Boy’s trousers in black and grey with one side pocket and two elastic drawstrings ended with plastic toggles in the waist area. On the front of the trousers there is embroidery depicting the number 5. On the inside there are two sewn, textile labels, which has the following inscription in English: “Jumbo, 08 years old”, the barcode of the product and washing instructions. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the trousers, which contains the brand name and size. On the back of the label, there is information concerning the importer. Composition: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Size: 08 years.

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