Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 1 April 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0387/16. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The drawstrings in the neck and the protruding loop at the back of the garment may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation or injury.
| Alert Number | A12/0387/16 |
| Brand | Casarte |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | Art: 5072 |
| Published | 1 April 2016 |
Risk Description
The drawstrings in the neck and the protruding loop at the back of the garment may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation or injury. The product does not comply with the relevant standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Orange sweatshirt with a hood, intended for children up to 4 years old.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's sweatshirt.
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.