Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 16 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0022/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of strings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0022/09 |
| Brand | Kidsplanet |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | Barcode 8 856384 009991 |
| Published | 16 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of strings in the hood. 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 from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A short-sleeved children’s sweatshirt with printed patterns, embroidery and inscriptions "58", "Skater girl”, "we can do it", and a hood with textile cords. Labels attached to the product provide the following information: composition: 100% cotton, imported from Thailand, made in Thailand, barcode 8856384009991, washing and ironing symbols. The product is sold without packaging.
🚫 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.