Children's top

Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's top
Alert Number1521/08
BrandNEXT STARS
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberStyle No. DT-20122
Published26 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings with a length of 110 mm and 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 should not be more than 75 mm in length.

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

Grey sweatshirt with a hood containing drawstrings with plastic toggles. White printed patterns and the inscriptions: “HIPO - JUNOR” and “INELIGE BE LOALE” are embroidered on the front. There is a cardboard label attached to the sweatshirt containing the name of the product. Composition: 65% cotton, 35% polyester. Size: 10 (10 years old).

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