Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 11 December 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1576/15. Strangulation risk reported by France. The drawstrings in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/1576/15 |
| Brand | GP CRÉATION |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | PJ017 |
| Published | 11 December 2015 |
Risk Description
The drawstrings in the hood 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/11/2015Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/11/2015
Product Description
Navy hooded sweatshirt with drawstrings in the hood, for children of 8 years.
🚫 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.