Children's jacket
Children's jacket was recalled on 6 February 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0178/09. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 0178/09 |
| Brand | Armani Baby |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Indonesia |
| Model Number | Article GXK151G, colour B5 BLU Notte |
| Published | 6 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
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 for babies in dark blue with buttons and a hood containing elastic drawstrings that form loops. On the hood, there is the logo and name of the brand. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following information in English: “ARMANI baby” and the size of the jacket: 12M, 75cm. There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket. The second contains the certificate of authenticity: “Certificato Di authenticita”, along with spare buttons and a sticker with information concerning the barcode, colour, size, price and the article number of the product. Composition: lining: 100% nylon, padding: 100% nylon, filling: 80% down, 20% goose feather. Size: 12M 74 cm (12 months old).
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's jacket.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
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?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.