Children’s shirt
Children’s shirt was recalled on 24 January 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00068/20. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck area.
| Alert Number | A12/00068/20 |
| Brand | ЕBOS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 24 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck area. The drawstrings could become trapped during various activities of a child and lead to strangulation.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/12/2019
Product Description
Children’s shirt, EBOS brand, with long sleeves, with a hood supplied with cords.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s shirt.
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.