Children's sweatshirt - Style
Children's sweatshirt - Style was recalled on 3 January 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0872/06. Injuries risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of injury because through the channel that is around the hood runs a textile pull-string.
| Alert Number | 0872/06 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 3 January 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injury because through the channel that is around the hood runs a textile pull-string. This does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which clothing for small children younger than 7 years and shorter than 134 cm may not include pull-strings, functional and decorative strings that are placed on the hood and in the neck area. Therefore, there is a danger of a child getting caught on the surrounding objects. In addition, there are knots on both string ends which are not secured against frazzling, which does not comply with the above standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market, and recall from consumers by the distributor. A notice has been placed in the public media.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Category: ClothingProduct: Children's sweatshirt - StyleBrand: SUN ISLAND, BOY FASHIONType/number of model: jL- 05
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Children's sweatshirt - Style.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.