“Cuties”
“Cuties” was recalled on 28 May 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00695/21. Strangulation risk reported by Bulgaria. The products bear cords with free ends in the hood area.
| Alert Number | A12/00695/21 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 28 May 2021 |
Risk Description
The products bear cords with free ends in the hood area. The cords may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/04/2021
Product Description
Children`s sweatshirt “Cuties”, in dark pink and black color. On the front part of the sweatshirts there are rectangular textile applications with the image of a girl with a pink hat with the inscription “cuties” and a second inscription “yeah!!”.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to “Cuties”.
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.