Children's top
Children's top was recalled on 26 December 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1517/08. Suffocation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings of length 150 mm with plastic toggles in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 1517/08 |
| Brand | LEE (boys) |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | Model: Rock Hoodie, Code: L227GB01, Bar code: 5 414843 704639 |
| Published | 26 December 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings of length 150 mm with plastic toggles in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 to 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 by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Boy’s sweatshirt top in black, with a zip, two side pockets and a hood containing fabric drawstrings. On the front of the top there is an embroidered pattern including the name of the product: “LEE JEANS BLUE RAGS NIGHT ROCK, Lee Drive 1 9101 w.67, since 1889”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following marking in English: “LEE, boys” and the size of the jacket: 8y, 128. There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket which contain the following information: price, composition and bar code, colour, along with the marking: “ROCK HOODIE”. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 8y 128 (8 years old)
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Children's top.
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.