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Next Star Kids children's hoodie — strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskStrangulationMay 6, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Next Star Kids children's hoodie — strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Next Star Kids children's hoodie — strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Next Star Kids children's hoodie — strangulation risk

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

Hazard

The drawstrings with free ends at the neck area on the garment can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (21/04/2022)

Product description

Long sleeve sweatshirt with a hood designed for children of 4 years. The sweatshirt bears drawstrings with free ends at the neck area.

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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