Children's top

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's top
Alert Number0006/09
BrandCHAMPION
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberCode: 301878
Published16 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of cords in the neck area with length between 19 cm (ages 5-6 years old) and 24 cm (ages 13-14 years old). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682: - garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area, - garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Sweatshirt available in red, blue and light blue, with two side pockets and a hood containing cords ended with plastic toggles. On the front of the product there is a printed inscription: “ATHLETIC Champion 19 NY 19”. Sizes: 5 to 14 years old.

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