Children’s sweatshirts
Children’s sweatshirts was recalled on 24 December 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1943/10. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 1943/10 |
| Brand | Billabong <font color="#ff0000">(MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)</font> |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 24 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood.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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s sweatshirts, brand Billabong, with a hood that has functional cords. On the front of one of the sweatshirts there are appliquéd patterns of flowers and another appliquéd pattern with the inscription: Billabong. It also has pockets. The other sweatshirt is mainly white with cyclamen stripes. There is a label attached to the product, which contains information about the composition: 100% cotton and another cardboard label with the inscription Billabong. The product is sold without packaging
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children’s sweatshirts.
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.