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VICTEX children's clothing set — injuries & strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesStrangulationJan 3, 2020
Photo from the official notice: VICTEX children's clothing set — injuries & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: VICTEX children's clothing set — injuries & strangulation risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck and waist area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not meet the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (03/12/2019)

Product description

2-pieced red cotton clothing set for children and adolescents up to 14 years old, consisting of a hooded sweatshirt and a pair of trousers. Both pieces have functionals cords.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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