Child's sweatshirt with hood
Child's sweatshirt with hood was recalled on 11 July 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0754/08. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation via strangulation to children due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 0754/08 |
| Brand | STEDA |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
| Model Number | - art.N°63666, size 22/52-56, barcode 3800855636662- art.N°63667, size 24/58-64, barcode 3800855636679 - art.N°63668, size 26/64-72, bar code 3800855636686 |
| Published | 11 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation via strangulation to children due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Child's sweatshirt made of light material with a hood and textile cords, 100% cotton, designed for small children up to 7 years of age.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Child's sweatshirt with hood.
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.