Children's hoodie
Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01114/23 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | 12A |
| Published | 19 May 2023 |
Risk Description
The products bear cords with free ends in the hood. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and/or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
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: 23/02/2023
Product Description
Animal print hoodie with zipper. The product, intended for children up to 12 years old, has drawstrings to be tied in the hood area.