Children's sweatshirt and trousers
Children's sweatshirt and trousers was recalled on 11 December 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1617/09. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area.
| Alert Number | 1617/09 |
| Brand | Diadora |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 5202665730864 - 99990001189 |
| Published | 11 December 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation and injuries due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area.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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s clothing set consisting of 2 pieces - a pair of trousers and a sweatshirt - intended for children up to 8 years. The sweatshirt has a hood which is designed with a cord. It is fastened with a zip placed in the middle. The trousers are designed with a cord at the waist.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's sweatshirt and trousers.
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: 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?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.