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Child's tracksuit.

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Child's tracksuit. was recalled on 20 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0691/07. Suffocation risk reported by Spain. The product poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because the cord of the jacket’s hood does not comply with the provisions of the European standard EN-14682, which states that clothing intended for children under 7 years of age or up to a height of 134 cm must not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.

Photo of recalled product: Child's tracksuit.
Alert Number0691/07
BrandJ&L.
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberModel No: JLLE-4020.
Published20 July 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because the cord of the jacket’s hood does not comply with the provisions of the European standard EN-14682, which states that clothing intended for children under 7 years of age or up to a height of 134 cm must not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Child’s tracksuit. Size 3. Colour blue. The tracksuit consists of sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt. The hood is tightened by means of a cord, attached to the ends of which are transparent plastic toggles. Written on the cardboard label is “J&L”, information in a language that is not Spanish and the care instructions. Written on the fabric label is the product’s composition, care instructions and the importer: TRANSPACIFIC STAR J&B S.L.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Child's tracksuit..

About this risk

This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.

Recommended action

Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.

Who is at risk?

Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.

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