Children's sweatshirt
Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00024/23 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh |
| Published | 13 January 2023 |
Risk Description
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.They 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/10/2022
Product Description
Hooded sweatshirt, intended for children 10 years of age, bearing long drawstrings with free ends at the hood.