Children’s sweatshirt with hood
Children’s sweatshirt with hood was recalled on 31 October 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1254/08. Suffocation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with knots in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 1254/08 |
| Brand | Diteks |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with knots in the hood area. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s brick-red sweatshirt with a hood and cords around the neck, with knots at the end. There is a print on the front part and captions "Driver" and "Classic". A label with some information in Bulgarian: material 100% cotton, importer, and origin – Turkey, is attached to the product.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Children’s sweatshirt with hood.
About this risk
This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
Recommended action
Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
Who is at risk?
Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.