Children’s sports clothing set - Tropel
Children’s sports clothing set - Tropel was recalled on 20 November 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1516/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt.
| Alert Number | 1516/09 |
| Brand | Babyland |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 20 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt.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
Children’s clothing sets consisting of three parts. The sets are intended for children up to age 7 years. They consist of a sleeveless sweatshirt with a zipper and a hood with functional cords, with inscriptions and printed patterns on the front, a top with a printed pattern and inscriptions on the front and a pair of trousers with pockets and edging on both sides. The colour of the set is a combination of pink and grey. Labels are attached to the product containing the following information in a foreign language: the name of the brand "Babyland", kidscollection, for kids, Made in Turkey.The products are sold without packaging.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s sports clothing set - Tropel.
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.