Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 16 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0012/09. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of cords in the neck area with length between 20 cm (ages 5-6 years old) and 25 cm (ages 13-14 years old).
| Alert Number | 0012/09 |
| Brand | CHAMPION |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Code: 301895 |
| Published | 16 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of cords in the neck area with length between 20 cm (ages 5-6 years old) and 25 cm (ages 13-14 years old). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which: - garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area, - and on garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall not be more than 75 mm length.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Sweatshirt available in black, orange, red, blue, light blue and grey with side pockets and a hood containing cords ended with knots. On the front of the product there is an embroidered inscription: “ATHLETIC Champion DEPARTMENT 19”. Sizes: 5 to 14 years old.
🚫 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.