Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 25 March 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0264/11. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0264/11 |
| Brand | Billabong |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 25 March 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Sweatshirt intended for children up to 7 years of age, with inscriptions "Billabong" and a hood supplied with functional cords. The product is fastened with a zipper and has two pockets. It is sold without packaging. There is a paper label attached to the garment, containing the following informati
🚫 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.