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Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children’s dress was recalled on 20 February 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0220/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the neck area.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s dress
Alert Number0220/09
BrandPepelino Club
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Numbermodel Z-129
Published20 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the neck 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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Children’s dress in beige, with an inscription on the label "Pepelino Club”, model Z-129, with embroidery on the front – “P”, a star and a crown. There are no labels containing any information in Bulgarian about the origin, the composition of the textile fibres or other. The product is sold without packaging.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s dress.

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.

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