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EDEFA children's tracksuit — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesStrangulationMar 4, 2016
Photo from the official notice: EDEFA children's tracksuit — chemical & injuries risk

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Hazard

The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.Moreover, the drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area of the tracksuit may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (08/01/2016)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (08/01/2016)
  • Destruction of the product — Distributor

Product description

Children's tracksuit in blue and grey, consisting of a jacket with a hood containing drawstrings and trousers containing drawstrings in the waistband.

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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