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Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children's clothing was recalled on 19 August 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0826/11. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Lithuania. The products pose risks of strangulation and/or injuries due the presence of cords and drawstrings in inappropriate locations or of inappropriate lengths, which may lead them to become entangled in stationary objects when the child is moving.

Photo of recalled product: Children's clothing
Alert Number0826/11
BrandReserved Kids
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeInjuries, Strangulation
Notifying CountryLithuania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberChildren's jacket art. P2448, size 92 cm; children's sweater art. P5373, size 134 cm; children's sweater art. P3327, size 122 cm; children's bikini art. P1982, size 146/152 cm; children's bikini .....
Published19 August 2011

Risk Description

The products pose risks of strangulation and/or injuries due the presence of cords and drawstrings in inappropriate locations or of inappropriate lengths, which may lead them to become entangled in stationary objects when the child is moving. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN14682.

Product Description

Children's jacket with hood (art. P2448), size 92 cm, green in colour, 100% cotton, checked lining: 100% polyester. Embroidered on the front with flowers and the words "Beauty". Children's white and blue striped sweater (art. P5373), size 134 cm, 100% cotton. (India) children's light and dark grey

⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's clothing.

About this risk

Injuries: 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. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.

Recommended action

Injuries: 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. Strangulation: 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?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.

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