Children's windbreaker jacket
Children's windbreaker jacket was recalled on 26 June 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0829/09. Strangulation risk reported by Portugal. The product poses a risk of strangulation because the hood and the bottom hem of the children's clothing contain drawstrings.
| Alert Number | 0829/09 |
| Brand | Zippy Baby |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Code: 2100001510275; Internal code: 2973874ZB-1. |
| Published | 26 June 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation because the hood and the bottom hem of the children's clothing contain drawstrings.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Red windbreaker jacket for ages 12-18 months. The item has a drawstring in the hood and a drawstring with plastic toggles in the bottom hem. Composition of the shell: 100% polyamide and of the lining: 100% polyester. Length of the drawstrings in the hood (± 67 cm) and in the bottom hem (± 73 cm).
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Children's windbreaker jacket.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.