Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 6 February 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0137/09. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area with length 210 mm.
| Alert Number | 0137/09 |
| Brand | Roberto Cavalli |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Code/Batch code: P74080 P1521 905, 20081000053346, code 1315692, bar code: 0 311913 156921 |
| Published | 6 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area with length 210 mm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Girl’s top in grey, white and "leopard-skin", with a hood containing fabric cords in pink ended with toggles. On the front of the product there is the inscription: “Angels” embroidered in gold. On the inside there is a sewn, textile label with the following inscription in English: “Authentic Quality Brand for Sweet Roberto Cavalli Angels by Roberto Cavalli Brings Good Luck” and the size of the jacket: 10/154 (10 years). Three cardboard labels are attached to the jacket. The first contains the logo of the product: “Roberto Cavalli Angels”. The second contains information concerning the product such as the style number, the size, barcode, the price and the composition of the product. The third label contains the security hologram which guarantees the authenticity of the product. Composition: 94% cotton, 6% elastane.
🚫 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.