Children's sports outfit
Children's sports outfit was recalled on 8 July 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00979/22. Strangulation risk reported by France. The product bears cords with free ends in the hood that can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/00979/22 |
| Brand | 130 - hopscotch |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 8 July 2022 |
Risk Description
The product bears cords with free ends in the hood that can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A set of 3 sports garments consisting of red and white trousers, a red and white bra and a hooded top in open honeycomb stitch with drawstrings in the neck area. The product was also sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's sports outfit.
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.