Children’s outfits
Children’s outfits was recalled on 29 January 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0084/10. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0084/10 |
| Brand | XCWZ |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article Nos 860, 862, 898 |
| Published | 29 January 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood.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
Outfits intended for children up to 7 years of age: a pair of trousers and a jacket with a hood that has functional cords with toggles.The outfits are available in various colours, with various appliqués and inscriptions: - article No 862 – for girls – with embroidered printed patterns on the jacket – horses and the inscription “PONY CLUB”; - article No 860 – for girls – with machine-made embroidery on the jacket depicting a girl with a hat and a fish as well as embroidered inscriptions “Magic Turun” and „pnpu”, colours – pink, orange and purple; - article No 898 – for boys – with an embroidered cartoon character in a car, a helicopter with a rocket and the inscription “FOOK” on the jacket, colour: light blue and light green. The products are sold in transparent cellophane packaging.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s outfits.
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.