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Children’s sweatshirt - Roberta sweatshirt

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children’s sweatshirt - Roberta sweatshirt was recalled on 19 June 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0780/09. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s sweatshirt - Roberta sweatshirt
Alert Number0780/09
BrandJohny
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginBulgaria
Model Numbermodel “Roberta”For sizes from No. 80 to No. 92 - code: 022165; from No. 92 to No. 116 - code 022166.
Published19 June 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which clothes intended for small children should not be designed, produced or supplied with strings, functional or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.

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

Children’s long-sleeved sweatshirt with a hood supplied with functional cords. The product is available in three colours combined as follows: dark and light pink, dark and light grey, pink and grey. On the front there is an embroidered inscription: "HIRE, No mercy THIS IS YOUR ADVENTURE". It contains two types of labels: on the inside, a white polyester label with the inscriptions: symbol of the company, size and 5 symbols for treatment. Under the hood, there is another polyester label with the inscription: "R Johny", to which three labels have been attached containing the code and name of the product, size and year of production. Intended for children up to 7 years of age. No packaging.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s sweatshirt - Roberta 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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