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Children’s sweatshirt with hood

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children’s sweatshirt with hood was recalled on 17 June 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0558/11. Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s sweatshirt with hood
Alert Number0558/11
BrandBrubaker Kids
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberB1D2F and B1D31
Published17 June 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Product Description

Children’s sweatshirts with hoods that include drawstrings with knots at the ends. Sizes: 110 cm, 128 cm.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s sweatshirt with hood.

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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