Children's sweatshirts with strings in the hood
Children's sweatshirts with strings in the hood was recalled on 22 August 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0911/08. Suffocation risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of suffocation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 0911/08 |
| Brand | "WAXMAN High Quality" |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 22 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood area.The product does not comply with the standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children’s sweatshirt with strings in the hood, with permanent label on the inside of the textile product with a sign “WAMEN High Quality” and a paper label with information for product – children’s clothing, content of the textile fibre – 100% cotton, internationally adopted symbols for the method of treatment, in colour – a combination of blue and orange.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Children's sweatshirts with strings in the 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.