Children’s set consisting of two parts - Bear
Children’s set consisting of two parts - Bear was recalled on 31 October 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1260/08. Suffocation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 1260/08 |
| Brand | Albi |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s set consisting of two parts, trademark “Albi”: - jacket with two pockets with buttons; a red print on the left-hand side with the caption ‘bear’ repeated around a picture of a bear; a hood fastened with an elastic yellow cord 45 cm long, ending with plastic toggles; - overall with a red print of a bear on the front part and a caption ‘bear’ and two glued orange motifs of bear heads with two glued plastic eyes. Materials are mentioned on a label: 40% acrylic, 30% viscose, 30% cotton. It is supplied without packaging.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Children’s set consisting of two parts - Bear.
About this risk
This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
Recommended action
Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
Who is at risk?
Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.