Children’s jacket
Children’s jacket was recalled on 18 December 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1656/15. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The drawstrings with toggles in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/1656/15 |
| Brand | Qifeng |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 7148B |
| Published | 18 December 2015 |
Risk Description
The drawstrings with toggles in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation. Also, the drawstrings in the hood are elastic: if a child pulls them, the toggles may spring back into the eyes and face and cause injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/07/2015
Product Description
Children’s jacket in blue, with hood and zip-fastener. The hood includes an elastic drawstring with plastic toggles. The product is decorated with embroidered inscriptions: “SPORT” and „FABIO”. Size: 122-152
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children’s jacket.
About this risk
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.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.