Children's sports suit - Vikideia fashion
Children's sports suit - Vikideia fashion was recalled on 8 May 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0605/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area of the sweatshirt.
| Alert Number | 0605/09 |
| Brand | Vikideia |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 8 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area of the sweatshirt. 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children's sports suit in two parts: trousers and a sweatshirt with a hood containing drawstrings. On the front of the sweatshirt are printed images of butterflies and the inscriptions: "Vikideia fashion", in different colours. A cardboard label, attached to the sweatshirt, contains the name, composition: 100% cotton and size of the product. The product is sold without packaging.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's sports suit - Vikideia fashion.
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.