Children’s sweatshirt
Children’s sweatshirt was recalled on 24 August 2018 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1228/18. Strangulation risk reported by Slovenia. There are drawstrings with free ends in the hood.
| Alert Number | A12/1228/18 |
| Brand | SENIOR |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Published | 24 August 2018 |
Risk Description
There are drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The drawstrings may become trapped during varous activities of the child, leading to strangulation.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): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditionsDate of entry into force: 08/08/2018
Product Description
Children’s sweatshirt with different patterns (elephant head or sunglasses) and with drawstrings with free ends in the hood.
🚫 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.