Children’s hoodie
Children’s hoodie was recalled on 21 April 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00836/23. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by France. The product has long drawstrings with free ends at the level of the neck.
| Alert Number | A12/00836/23 |
| Brand | SWEET PANTS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Tunisia |
| Barcode | 3662654961952 3662655195219 |
| Model Number | kid crop hood, kid flock hood , kid hearth hoodie, kid over hood, kid raglan zip , kid shirt cutter, kid soho, kid wide hood, kid wide zip up |
| Published | 21 April 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has long drawstrings with free ends at the level of the neck. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/03/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/10/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditionsDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s hoodie with drawstrings, various colours and models, size 2 to 16 years.
⚠️ 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.