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Long sleeve T-shirt and pants

Injuries, Suffocation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Long sleeve T-shirt and pants was recalled on 25 May 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0455/07. Injuries, Suffocation risk reported by Finland. The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation and injuries because:- clothing for small children younger than 7 years and shorter than 134 cm may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area;- drawstring in waist area of trousers is not fastened;- drawstring of trousers protrudes over 140 mm (about 210 mm) at each end when the garment is flat on pattern.

Photo of recalled product: Long sleeve T-shirt and pants
Alert Number0455/07
BrandChili, Girls Rule
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeInjuries, Suffocation
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginBangladesh
Model NumberArticle no. NT434
Published25 May 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation by strangulation and injuries because:- clothing for small children younger than 7 years and shorter than 134 cm may not include drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area;- drawstring in waist area of trousers is not fastened;- drawstring of trousers protrudes over 140 mm (about 210 mm) at each end when the garment is flat on pattern.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Import stopped by the customs authorities and voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Long sleeve T-shirt with zip and hood and pants.Different colours and sizes

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries, suffocation hazard related to Long sleeve T-shirt and pants.

About this risk

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.

Recommended action

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.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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