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Children’s sweatshirt

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 27 May 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0454/11. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product presents a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s sweatshirt
Alert Number0454/11
BrandNINI 2005
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberNo S-9685
Published27 May 2011

Risk Description

The product presents a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682

Product Description

Children’s sweatshirt, composition: 80% cotton and 20% polyester, with inscriptions "Hower", "SPORT WERA" and a hood supplied with drawstrings, whose ends are tied in a knot. The sweatshirt is fastened with a zipper and has two pockets. It is sold without any packaging or labels with information in

🚫 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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