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Children's hoodie — injuries & strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesStrangulationMay 19, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Children's hoodie — injuries & strangulation risk

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Hazard

The products bear cords with free ends in the hood. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and/or injuries. 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 (23/02/2023)

Product description

Animal print hoodie with zipper. The product, intended for children up to 12 years old, has drawstrings to be tied in the hood 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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