Children’s poncho
Children’s poncho was recalled on 22 July 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0689/11. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation as it has drawstrings with free ends in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0689/11 |
| Brand | Silver Sun |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh |
| Model Number | Identification ?/42579, barcode 8693468425793 |
| Published | 22 July 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation as it has drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Knitted children’s poncho with stripes in various colours, with a white hood supplied with pink cords, with 3 attached balls and 8 knitted flowers on the front. There is a label with information about the producer:
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s poncho.
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.