Children's hoodie
Children's hoodie was recalled on 25 August 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01844/23. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Iceland. The hoodie has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries.
| Alert Number | A12/01844/23 |
| Brand | Bella Chiara |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Iceland |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Model Number | SU01 BFW22, SU01 CPW22 |
| Published | 25 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The hoodie has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Garment in white or green colour with long strings in the neck area. Product sold online.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's hoodie.
About this risk
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.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.