Children's dress
Children's dress was recalled on 5 August 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0749/11. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of injuries and strangulation as the functional cords at the waist & neck, respectively, are too long and could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
| Alert Number | 0749/11 |
| Brand | D&D DinDing |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 5 August 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries and strangulation as the functional cords at the waist & neck, respectively, are too long and could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Children’s dress in pink or white, with a satin cord and long cords attached to the hip and tied at the back. The dress has shoulder straps which consist of a long cord that moves freely around the neck and the shoulders and can be fastened. Sizes from 110 to 140.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's dress.
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.