Children's coat
Children's coat was recalled on 24 July 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0978/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0978/09 |
| Brand | Runners |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article No. XL-0725, |
| Published | 24 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.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): Withdrawal from the market by the distributor and the importer ordered by authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Coat for children up to 7 years of age with a hood containing functional drawstrings ended with plastic toggles. There are labels with the following inscriptions: "Runners the other choice", "composition 100% polyester", "Runners winter collection, show yourself, wind, water" and on the zipper "super girl". There is also a pattern on the right-hand side of the material: "Runners kids" and "Тallino". The product is sold in transparent polyethylene packaging.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's coat.
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.