Girl's dress
Girl's dress was recalled on 24 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0543/09. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck area.
| Alert Number | 0543/09 |
| Brand | Jumbo |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No: 331929, bar code: 0 272060 000034 |
| Published | 24 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends in the neck area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which for children aged from birth to age 7 years “halter neck-style garments shall be constructed with no free ends in the hood and neck area”.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Girl’s dress in grey and pink that can be tied around the neck with fabric cords. On the front of the dress there is embroidery depicting the letter 26 and the inscription: “ATHLETIC SPORT FOR GIRLS, Gym, Sporty”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, with the inscription: “02 YEARS”. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the dress with the inscription: “JUMBO, 02 YEARS” and information about the product, such as the address of the importer and the country of origin. Composition: 100% cotton. Sizes: 24 months, 04 and 06 years.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Girl's dress.
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.