Children's top
| Alert Number | 1465/08 |
| Brand | NEXT STARS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. N° PL075A |
| Published | 12 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).