Children's pullover
Children's pullover was recalled on 1 May 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0575/09. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0575/09 |
| Brand | Jumbo |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No: 331931, bar code: 0 271854 000038 |
| Published | 1 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck 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”.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s tasselled pullover in beige, olive green, red and pink with a hood containing fabric drawstrings and embroidered flowers on the front. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, with the inscription: “JUMBO, 06 YEARS”. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the pullover containing inscriptions and information about the product, such as the address of the importer and the country of origin. Sizes: 04 and 06 years.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's pullover.
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.