Children’s jacket
Children’s jacket was recalled on 8 May 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0606/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area of the jacket.
| Alert Number | 0606/09 |
| Brand | HUA FEI |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | No: 0861B |
| Published | 8 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area of the jacket. 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): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A children’s jacket with a front zip, a belt and a removable hood with elastic cords. The strings end with a tightening device. Brand "HUA FEI", design No: 0861B. There is a label containing information in Bulgarian: price, composition: polyester – 100%, producer: China, producer/importer: no information.
🚫 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.