PIREX
Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01141/23 |
| Brand | PIREX |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Published | 19 May 2023 |
Risk Description
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product.They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/03/2023
Product Description
Purple sweatshirt, intended for girls aged 7 years, that has a hood with a channel containing a circular drawstring with protruding free ends and plastic toggles.