Children's jacket
Children's jacket was recalled on 9 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1543/08. Suffocation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of protruding elastic drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 1543/08 |
| Brand | ALOUETTE |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: 04960009 Jacket Princeton College, Code: 0118 White, Bar code: 5 206123 340343 |
| Published | 9 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of protruding elastic drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 to 14 years and concerning drawstrings when the garment opening is at its largest and the garment is laid flat there shall be no protruding loop.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Jacket in white and blue with a zip and a hood containing red elastic drawstrings. On the front of the jacket there is an embroidered pattern depicting an emblem and the name of the product. There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket; the first is marked: “Alouette planet kid”. The second label contains the price, the composition, colour and barcode of the product and the following marking in Greek and in English: “Jacket Princeton”. Composition: 100% polyester. Size: 8 years, height 128 cm.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Children's jacket.
About this risk
This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
Recommended action
Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
Who is at risk?
Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.