Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 12 March 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00342/21. Strangulation risk reported by Romania. The product contains long drawstrings with free ends and toggles in the hood area.
| Alert Number | A12/00342/21 |
| Brand | Setty Koop |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | zj9005 |
| Published | 12 March 2021 |
Risk Description
The product contains long drawstrings with free ends and toggles in the hood area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021
Product Description
Pink sweatshirt with long sleeves and hood, intended for children aged 6 years, with functional cord with free ends and toggles for tightening 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.