Girls’ sweatshirt
Girls’ sweatshirt was recalled on 12 October 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1498/12. Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring placed in the hood with knots and toggles on the ends.
| Alert Number | A12/1498/12 |
| Brand | H&S |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | textiles and fashion itemsProduct: Girls’ sweatshirt Brand: H&SName: UnknownModel: R-5795B |
| Published | 12 October 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of a drawstring placed in the hood with knots and toggles on the ends.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Girls’ sweatshirt with hood, kangaroo pocket and zip-fastener. The product is decorated with inscriptions: "Nice Mount ain” and „Stage" and a girl’s head with hat. The hood includes an unfixed drawstring with knots and metal toggles on the ends. Size: 134, 140, 152, 158, 164.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Girls’ sweatshirt .
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.