Child's ski clothes: suit and overall
Child's ski clothes: suit and overall was recalled on 19 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1053/07. Strangulation, Suffocation risk reported by Austria. This product poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because garments for young children may not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings or functional cords, or with decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
| Alert Number | 1053/07 |
| Brand | Snow Sports |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Child's ski suit, 100% Nylon Taslan, EAN-code: 9001466846660; Art. No 823249 (red)2. Child's ski overall, 100% Nylon Taslan, EAN-code 9001466887601/625/618/632; Art. No 0557116 (green/black) |
| Published | 19 October 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because garments for young children may not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings or functional cords, or with decorative cords in the hood or neck area. This product does not meet these requirements and must therefore be deemed dangerous.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children's ski wear
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation, suffocation hazard related to Child's ski clothes: suit and overall.
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.