Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 10 March 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0280/17. Strangulation risk reported by Slovenia. There are drawstrings in the hood with free ends.
| Alert Number | A12/0280/17 |
| Brand | NORD BLANC |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 5926L, 5926S, J.COME |
| Published | 10 March 2017 |
Risk Description
There are drawstrings in the hood with free ends. The drawstrings could get trapped during various activities of a child.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Physical removal of drawstrings from the hoodDate of entry into force: 19/01/2017
Product Description
Sweatshirt for children aged 7-14 years.
🚫 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.