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Children's sweatshirt jacket

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children's sweatshirt jacket was recalled on 18 November 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1291/11. Strangulation risk reported by Latvia. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the drawstring in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Children's sweatshirt jacket
Alert Number1291/11
BrandAlan
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryLatvia
Country of OriginPoland
Model NumberBluza.
Published18 November 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the drawstring in the hood.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Product Description

Children’s green & pink sweatshirt with hood, zip fastener and two pockets on the front. The hood includes a pink drawstring with knots on the ends. On the front there are embroidered hearts, and on one pocket there is an embroidered number “23”.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's sweatshirt jacket.

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.

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