Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 9 December 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1385/11. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood.
| Alert Number | 1385/11 |
| Brand | BST |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | GINT 2290 |
| Published | 9 December 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring in the hood. The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of toggles and knots on a drawstring with free ends. The drawstring is made out of rubber and, if pulled, the toggles may therefore spring back into the eyes and face of the child. The product does not comply with the relevant European EN 14682.
Product Description
Children’s grey sweatshirt with hood. The sweatshirt is decorated with soccer shoes and a ball with the inscription: "CARVING SPORT CLUB”. The hood contains an elastic drawstring with plastic toggles and knots on the end. Size 134.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's sweatshirt .
About this risk
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.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.