Children’s jacket – "Sport - Teсhnal wear"
Children’s jacket – "Sport - Teсhnal wear" was recalled on 21 November 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1336/08. Strangulation, Suffocation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation and strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 1336/08 |
| Brand | Aijia fashion qualified |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 21 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation and strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. 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): Sales ban and 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 detachable hood, elastic drawstrings with plastic ends, available in different sizes, with printed patterns and inscriptions: ”Fashion kids”, „Jiushon”, „Jflai xzdud”. The product is sold with a label in Bulgarian containing the following information: item – sweatsuit, composition: 65% cotton and 35% polyester. The product is sold in a transparent plastic packaging.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation, suffocation hazard related to Children’s jacket – "Sport - Teсhnal wear".
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.