Breeze Girls Forever
Breeze Girls Forever was recalled on 25 August 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01865/23. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Austria. The hoodie has functional cords in the neck and upper-chest area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/01865/23 |
| Brand | Breeze, Breeze Girls |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 25 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The hoodie has functional cords in the neck and upper-chest area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/07/2023
Product Description
Grey hoodie with pink-coloured loose-ended cords, size 10 years.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Breeze Girls Forever.
About this risk
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.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.