Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 9 July 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00998/21. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product has drawstrings with free ends in the hood.
| Alert Number | A12/00998/21 |
| Brand | Akkuzu kids wear |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Barcode | 3 800068 290149 |
| Published | 9 July 2021 |
Risk Description
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the hood. These can become trapped during children's normal activities, resulting in strangulation. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Dark green / yellow children's sweatshirt, with the "inscription" EASY and a hood, which is equipped with black and white 17 cm long functional cords with free ends, which are attached at one point on the garment.
🚫 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.