Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 21 December 2018 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1934/18. Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The garment has drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | A12/1934/18 |
| Brand | Fox |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | KGW19-95601 |
| Published | 21 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The garment has drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/11/2018
Product Description
Children's pink sweatshirt with a hood. The sweatshirt is intended for children up to 4 years of age.
🚫 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.