Children's jacket - Sporting jacket
Children's jacket - Sporting jacket was recalled on 16 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0002/09. Strangulation risk reported by Finland. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0002/09 |
| Brand | Sinisalo Blaze |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. Nr: 96384313 (in the label attached to the jacket) |
| Published | 16 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area. The jacket does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which garments intended for young children (<7 years, <134 cm) may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Black jacket with functional hood cords. White and turquoise text “Sinisalo Blaze” printed on the front and back of the jacket.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's jacket - Sporting jacket.
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.