Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 20 November 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1520/09. Strangulation risk reported by Poland. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt.
| Alert Number | 1520/09 |
| Brand | AMS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | 1. BL 22-5037-1-POC (size 110); 2. BL 22-5037-GRA (size 116); 3. BL 22-5037-POJ (sizes 116, 122); 4. BL 22-5038-OLI (sizes 110, 116, 122); 5. BL 22-5038-GRA (sizes 110, 116, 122); 6. BL 22-5036-CZA (sizes 110, 116, 122, 128, 134); 7. BL 22-5036-OLI (sizes 110, 116, 122, 128, 134); 8. BL 22-5172-POC (sizes 104, 110, 122, 128, 134); 9. BL 22-5172-GRA (sizes 110, 122, 128); 10. BL 21-5172-ZIC (sizes 104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134); 11. BL 12-5283-OLI (sizes 104, 116, 122, 128); 12. BL 12-5283-ROJ (sizes 104, 110, 116, 128); 13. BL 12-167-ZIJ (sizes 104, 110, 116, 122, 134). |
| Published | 20 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s sweatshirts made of cotton, sizes: 104-134.
🚫 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.