Children's top

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's top
Alert Number1480/08
BrandIDEXE
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginIndia
Barcode969165840011A 4A
Model NumberArt. No. TG 104 4A,
Published19 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682 according to which 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.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

White zip-up top with hood containing a drawstring with knots, and two side pockets. On the front there are red, blue, pink and purple printed patterns in the form of flowers and stars, and the inscriptions: “New York style” and ‘fashion time”. The labels contain the inscription: IDEXE. Composition: 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Size: 3/4A (3-4 years old).

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