Children's clothing set
Children's clothing set was recalled on 18 December 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1642/09. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and waist area.
| Alert Number | 1642/09 |
| Brand | GAP |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 18 December 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and waist 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 and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s set consisting of two parts: jacket with a hood and functional cords, with two outside pockets and embroidered inscription on the front “GAP”, striped in grey, dark blue, green and white; and trousers coloured in grey. Intended for children up to 7 of age. <b>This product may be counterfeit</b>.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's clothing set.
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.