Children's hoodie
Children's hoodie was recalled on 26 May 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01192/23. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Italy. The product bears cords with free ends in the hood area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and/or injuries.
| Alert Number | A12/01192/23 |
| Brand | Sweet Junior |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Barcode | 2000000 256559 |
| Model Number | R210 |
| Published | 26 May 2023 |
Risk Description
The product bears cords with free ends in the hood area which 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: 28/02/2023
Product Description
Sweatshirt/jacket with hood and drawstring with free functional cords and toggles at the ends. It has a lengthways zip with a zip pull and zipped pockets on the left and right with metal pulls.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's hoodie.
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.