Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 1 September 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1168/17. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The sweatshirt has drawstrings in the hood which may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/1168/17 |
| Brand | Glo Story |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Model Number | BRO-9504 |
| Published | 1 September 2017 |
Risk Description
The sweatshirt has drawstrings in the hood which may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/07/2017
Product Description
Grey children’s sweatshirt, intended for older children and adolescents, with two pockets, a zipper and a hood, supplied with functional cords with free ends not secured against unravelling.
🚫 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.