Children's jacket
Children's jacket was recalled on 13 April 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert 0579/12. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The protruding loops and toggles in the neck area may become caught (for example, in the playground, in automatically closing doors, on escalators).
| Alert Number | 0579/12 |
| Brand | Hong |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | B-103 |
| Published | 13 April 2012 |
Risk Description
The protruding loops and toggles in the neck area may become caught (for example, in the playground, in automatically closing doors, on escalators). If the garment tightens around the neck of the child, the child may be strangulated. The trapped loop or toggles can pull on the child unexpectedly and the child may fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Children’s jacket with hood, lining and zip fastener. The hood has an elastic drawstring with plastic toggles. When the hood opening is at its largest the drawstring forms a protruding loop. Size: 6
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's jacket.
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.