Children's top

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's top
Alert Number1465/08
BrandNEXT STARS
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArt. N° PL075A
Published12 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of elastic drawstrings with toggles 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 action taken by the importer ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Sweatshirt with blue and white stripes and a red hood containing a drawstring. The top is decorated with red printed patterns and the inscriptions: “GIMME FIVE” and “FRE DOM RIDER” on the front. In addition, there is a cardboard label attached to the sweatshirt containing the name, the model and the size of the product. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 4A (4 years old).

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