Children's jacket
| Alert Number | 1481/08 |
| Brand | NEXT STARS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Style n° SE021 |
| Published | 19 December 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with a length of 180 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 should be no 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 distributor ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Girl’s zip-up red jacket with a hood containing fabric drawstrings ended with plastic toggles. White, black and yellow flowers are embroidered on the front of the jacket. On the inside, there is a sewn-in, textile label marked “Next Stars” and the size of the jacket: 12 M. A cardboard label is attached to the jacket containing the logo of the product: “New Stars FASHIONABLE WEAR”, the style number, the size and washing instructions. Composition: 65% cotton, 35% polyester. Size: 12M (12 months old).