Clothing set (sweatshirt and trousers) - Football History club
Clothing set (sweatshirt and trousers) - Football History club was recalled on 11 June 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0892/10. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0892/10 |
| Brand | Ativo Collection |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Type of model: A - 053 Shop Code: W09C383 Manufacturer's |
| Published | 11 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. The product also poses a risk of external injuries due to the presence of free-end drawstrings in the waist area. 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
Children's two-piece athletic set consisting of a sweatshirt and a pair of trousers with light blue, grey and orange colours, intended for 6 year old children. The sweatshirt is designed with free-end drawstrings in the hood of length 23 cm and the trousers are designed with free-end drawstrings of length 20 cm.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Clothing set (sweatshirt and trousers) - Football History club.
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: 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?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.