Girls' sweatshirt
Girls' sweatshirt was recalled on 6 July 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0981/12. Strangulation risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area that protrude 200 mm.
| Alert Number | A12/0981/12 |
| Brand | Image Kids |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Code: LF 8376 |
| Published | 6 July 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area that protrude 200 mm. The drawstrings are too long.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Product Description
Girls' red sweatshirt decorated with the figure of a dwarf. The garment is decorated with silver hearts and has a light green zipper with a metallic head of a dwarf and a hood with 2 red drawstrings that protrude 200 mm. Sizes: 4 - 12 years.
🚫 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.