Children’s outfit
Children’s outfit was recalled on 1 June 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert 0798/12. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of a drawstring with knots and toggles on the ends placed in the hood and the waist area.
| Alert Number | 0798/12 |
| Brand | Ambitionfly |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | ab58048A |
| Published | 1 June 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of a drawstring with knots and toggles on the ends placed in the hood and the waist area. The drawstring is elastic and if the child pulls it the toggles may spring back into the eyes and face causing injuries.The measured lengths of the drawstrings (320 mm) in the waist area exceed the permissible length of 140 mm.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Children’s outfit consisting of trousers and jacket with hood and zip-fastener. The hood includes an elastic drawstring with knots and plastic toggles on the ends. The waist part of the trousers has a drawstring. Size: 134/140 - 158/164
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children’s outfit.
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.