Children’s jacket
Children’s jacket was recalled on 6 October 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1371/17. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Croatia. The product has elastic drawstrings in the hood, which could become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/1371/17 |
| Brand | Seagull |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | CSQ 67018 |
| Published | 6 October 2017 |
Risk Description
The product has elastic drawstrings in the hood, which could become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The elastic drawstrings could also be pulled by the child and they may bounce back hitting the child's eye and face.The product does not comply with the relevant standard European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/09/2017
Product Description
Jacket with hood for children (4-10 years). It has elastic drawstrings with free ends and toggles in the neck area.
⚠️ 🚫 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.