Children's clothing set
Children's clothing set was recalled on 29 July 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01085/22. Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The long decorative cords with free ends on the blouse can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
| Alert Number | A12/01085/22 |
| Brand | EBITA |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Greece |
| Published | 29 July 2022 |
Risk Description
The long decorative cords with free ends on the blouse can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/03/2022
Product Description
Clothing set consisting of a sleeveless floral blouse and white short pants. This set is designed for one year old children . The blouse bears very long decorative cords at the neck area.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's clothing set.
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.