Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 30 December 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1543/11. Strangulation risk reported by Latvia. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 1543/11 |
| Brand | EVIL |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ART: PL-24 |
| Published | 30 December 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.The product does not comply with the safety requirements of relevant European standard EN 14862.
Product Description
Children’s grey sweatshirt with hood, zip-fastener and two pockets. The hood of the sweatshirt includes drawstrings with free ends. On the front of the sweatshirt there are embroidered pictures of flowers. Size: 2A.
🚫 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.