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Children’s sweatshirt

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 17 June 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0560/11. Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s sweatshirt
Alert Number0560/11
BrandNew Facts Kids
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberB3A15
Published17 June 2011

Risk Description

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

Product Description

Children’s sweatshirt with hood, which includes a drawstring with folded and sewn ends. Size: 116 cm.

🚫 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.

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