Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 13 January 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00024/23. Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.
| 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.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's sweatshirt.
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.