Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 25 December 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1711/15. 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 | A12/1711/15 |
| Brand | KIDOS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Item № 9005744, code 2727 |
| Published | 25 December 2015 |
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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/12/2015
Product Description
Black sweatshirt for children up to 7 years with hood and inscriptions on the front: "at the famous Miller's" and an embroidered pattern "SW".
🚫 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.