Children’s dress
Children’s dress was recalled on 11 November 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1252/11. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings with free ends in the neck area and functional cords longer than the maximum length.
| Alert Number | 1252/11 |
| Brand | Dino |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
| Model Number | Identification code 06200749908044 |
| Published | 11 November 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings with free ends in the neck area and functional cords longer than the maximum length. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Halter-neck children’s dress with a picture on the front and a printed pattern depicting one big and three small hearts. The dress has two functional cords that are used for tying the dress behind the neck. The product is placed in cellophane packaging with the inscription "Dino" in blue.
⚠️ 🚫 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.