Children's jacket

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's jacket
Alert Number1520/08
BrandIDEXE
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginTürkiye
Model NumberArt. No. TG 128 8A, bar code: 0691656900042 8A
Published26 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with a length of 120 mm 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 functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm in length.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions taken by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Silver-grey jacket with silver-grey hood, a zip and two side pockets. The hood contains a drawstring (made of velvet fabric) with knots. A red printed pattern in the form of a mushroom is embroidered on the front of the product alongside the inscription “High School”. Labels contain the information "IDEXE"; Composition: 65% cotton, 18% metallic fibre, 10% polyester, 7% elastane; Size: 8A.

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