Children’s outfit - Forest guard
Children’s outfit - Forest guard was recalled on 6 March 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0297/09. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of: - strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 0297/09 |
| Brand | FOX |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BW9ES-701 |
| Published | 6 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of: - strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area, - injuries due to the presence of drawstrings at the bottom of the jacket. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords which include toggles on the lower edges of garments, shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment.
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
Sweat pants and a long-sleeved sweatshirt with a zip, hood and cords in the hood and waist area of the trousers. The sweatshirt has the inscription "FOREST GUARD”, "MICHIGAN”, “BLACK BEAR” across the front and pictures of pines and a bear. Colour – light and dark grey.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children’s outfit - Forest guard.
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.