USPA
Strangulation Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01910/20 |
| Brand | U.S. Polo Assn |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh |
| Barcode | 59347-52319B-1COL-8Y |
| Model Number | 59347-52319B |
| Published | 25 December 2020 |
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 relevant European Standard EN 14682.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/10/2020
Product Description
Children's hooded sweatshirt, designed for 8-year-old kids. It bears drawstrings with free ends at the hood.