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J&L. Child's tracksuit. — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationJul 20, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because the cord of the jacket’s hood does not comply with the provisions of the European standard EN-14682, which states that clothing intended for children under 7 years of age or up to a height of 134 cm must not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Child’s tracksuit. Size 3. Colour blue. The tracksuit consists of sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt. The hood is tightened by means of a cord, attached to the ends of which are transparent plastic toggles. Written on the cardboard label is “J&L”, information in a language that is not Spanish and the care instructions. Written on the fabric label is the product’s composition, care instructions and the importer: TRANSPACIFIC STAR J&B S.L.

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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