THE BORN OF AGAIN
Injuries, Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01848/23 |
| Brand | MACKAYS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Published | 25 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The hoodie has functional cords close to the neck area and upper chest area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injury and 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/07/2023
Product Description
White hoodie with loose-ended cord and drawstrings. The word ‘FASHION’ appears on the cord in the neck area. The word ‘STRETAG’ appears on the side drawstrings.