Children’s outfit

Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children’s outfit
Alert Number0532/10
BrandGrace
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeInjuries, Strangulation
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberT9084
Published19 March 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of :- strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area,- injuries, because the free ends of the cords in the waist area protrude by more than 140 mm at both ends and have not been fixed in one point.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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Children’s outfits consisting of two parts which are intended for children up to 7 years of age: a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers in various colours. The sweatshirt has a hood with functional cords and the trousers have cords in the waist area which are not fixed. Sequins forming different images have been attached to both parts of the outfit. There is a label attached to the product with the following information: the brand “Grace”, item №W T9084, bar code 5999011590844, composition: 35% cotton, 65% polyester. The country of origin is not indicated. The products are sold in transparent cellophane packaging.

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