Children's sweatshirts
Children's sweatshirts was recalled on 12 February 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0167/10. Strangulation risk reported by Lithuania. The products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.
| Alert Number | 0167/10 |
| Brand | H&S |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 558258168, 2. Children's sweatshirt with lining M-7308C barcode: 558258168 |
| Model Number | 1. Children's sweatshirt 'Best girl' M-7603C |
| Published | 12 February 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of strangulation due to 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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Children's lined sweatshirt M-7603C size 110. On the front there are motifs and glued sequins. The sweatshirt has a hood with a textile cord. 2. Children's sweatshirt M-7308C size 98, printed on the front and on the hood. The hood is lined with artificial fur material and contains elastic drawstrings.
🚫 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.