Children's sweatshirt
Children's sweatshirt was recalled on 14 July 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0901/17. Strangulation risk reported by Spain. The drawstrings in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/0901/17 |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Model Number | PADDOCK BLUE JUNIOR, ref. B14-FT507-E0-12, B14-FT507-E0-14, B16-FT507-E1-12, B16-FT507-E1-14, B16-SB507-E0-12, B16-SB507-E0-14, B16-GM507-E0-12 and B16-GM507-E0-14 (models 2014 and 2016). |
| Published | 14 July 2017 |
Risk Description
The drawstrings in the hood may 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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/05/2017
Product Description
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings in the neck area.
🚫 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.