Girls' dresses
Girls' dresses was recalled on 25 May 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert 0771/12. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Spain. Both products pose a risk of strangulation because the decorative cords in the chest and waist area and the decorative motif sewn in the neck area, are too long.
| Alert Number | 0771/12 |
| Brand | Neck & Neck |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. 11/01129 (size 12M), ref. 11/01119 (size 4A) |
| Published | 25 May 2012 |
Risk Description
Both products pose a risk of strangulation because the decorative cords in the chest and waist area and the decorative motif sewn in the neck area, are too long. In addition, the products pose a risk of injuries because if the cords becomes trapped they can pull on the child unexpectedly, causing the child to fall and suffer injuries.The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682
Product Description
The products are dresses. One of them (ref. 11/01129) has decorative cords (red) at the chest and waist. The other (ref. 11/01119) has a decorative motif (blue) at the neck.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Girls' dresses.
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.