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Sweat à capuche Godzilla

Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Sweat à capuche Godzilla was recalled on 8 July 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00978/22. Strangulation risk reported by France. The sweatshirt has functional cords with free ends in the hood.

Photo of recalled product: Sweat à capuche Godzilla
Alert NumberA12/00978/22
BrandPixel évolution
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginIndia
Model NumberMEDI 05/2020
Published8 July 2022

Risk Description

The sweatshirt has functional cords with free ends in the hood. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor of the European standard EN 14682.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 16/08/2021

Product Description

Black sweatshirt with hood printed with a dinosaur motif. The product was also sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Sweat à capuche Godzilla.

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.

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