Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 25 December 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01917/20. Strangulation risk reported by Romania. There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.
| Alert Number | A12/01917/20 |
| Brand | Image Kids |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | K YES! DO / Y- 2259 |
| Published | 25 December 2020 |
Risk Description
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.They 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/11/2020
Product Description
Yellow-navy blue sweatshirt with a hood with free ends cords. It is intended for children aged between 8-12 years old. The product bears the inscription "NORTHLAN/RUN" with yellow and white letters.
🚫 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.