Children`s sweater and vest- jacket
Children`s sweater and vest- jacket was recalled on 28 May 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0821/10. Strangulation risk reported by Lithuania. The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0821/10 |
| Brand | 1. Heb Ba2. WISLA |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Children`s sweater ZM923 barcode 05966699853558, 2. Children`s jacket-vest B11-02 |
| Published | 28 May 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and the neck area.The products do 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
1. Children`s sweater Heb Ba ZM923 (size 4 years), of grey-blue color, made of knitted material with textile artificial fur lining, with long sleeves, a zip and a hood. The hood has a cord, which purpose is functional, intended to fit to children size, whose ends are not protected against dissolution. 2. Children`s jacket-vest WISLA B11-02 made from purple fabric and the same color bristle material lining. In the front are applications in the form of animals. The hood has a zip and a cord, which purpose is functional, intended to fit to children size.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children`s sweater and vest- jacket.
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.