Hooded sweatshirt top
Hooded sweatshirt top was recalled on 17 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0519/09. Strangulation risk reported by Finland. These products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area.
| Alert Number | 0519/09 |
| Brand | Dipinto |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | I: Art No. 20552484001 (DIKE091136) II: Art No. 20552489001 (DIKE091227) III: Art No. 20552665001 (DIKE091233) |
| Published | 17 April 2009 |
Risk Description
These products pose a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. I: Garments intended for young children (≤7 years, ≤134 cm) may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area. II & III: Drawstrings shall not have free ends in the hood and neck area in garments for older children and young persons (7-14 years, boys 134-182 cm, girls 134-176 cm). These products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
I: Girls red cotton (95 %) – elastin (5 %) sweatshirt top with a hood, size 92-98 cm. II: Girls turquoise cotton (95 %) – elastin (5 %) sweatshirt top with hood, 134-140 cm. III: Boys yellow cotton sweatshirt top with hood, size 134-140 cm.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Hooded sweatshirt top.
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.