Children’s dress
Children’s dress was recalled on 30 April 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00100/21. Choking risk reported by Bulgaria. The product has small parts, which can easily come off.
| Alert Number | INFO/00100/21 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 30 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The product has small parts, which can easily come off. Children can put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
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: 20/04/2021
Product Description
Children’s dress in white colour. There are three white plastic balls stuck onto the front part of the dress and beneath them there is a glued-on ribbon with a glued-on ball on it that can be easily removed.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Children’s dress.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.