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Child's sweatshirt

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Child's sweatshirt was recalled on 8 July 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0625/11. Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a risk of strangulation as it has drawstrings with free ends in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Child's sweatshirt
Alert Number0625/11
BrandOVIESSE
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginIndia
Model NumberCode 2347274 (size 8-9) Barcode 2023472710008
Published8 July 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation as it has drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Product Description

The garment is a light blue boy's sweatshirt for ages 8-9, with green functional drawstrings in the hood. It has a cardboard label, marked on one side with the words “Green Generation”. The front of the sweatshirt is printed with the inscription: "Sidewalk Cali 45".

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Child's sweatshirt.

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.

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