Children's sweater
Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00083/23 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Iceland |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 13 January 2023 |
Risk Description
The drawstrings at the level of the hood are too long. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, and cause strangulation and injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/12/2022
Product Description
Children's sweater with hood and drawstring in the hood. Product also sold online.