Sweatshirt with hood
Sweatshirt with hood was recalled on 17 October 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1161/08. Strangulation risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of a drawstring and toggles in the hood.
| Alert Number | 1161/08 |
| Brand | Blue jeans |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 17 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of a drawstring and toggles in the hood. The product does 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): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Grey sweatshirt with hood for boys. The hood includes a drawstring with toggles at the ends. The waist area of the sweatshirt includes an elastic drawstring which is knotted and supplied with a plastic toggle on both ends. Size: 134.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Sweatshirt with hood.
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.