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PIMMY children's jacket — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationDec 12, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of elastic drawstrings with toggles in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.

Measures taken

  • Corrective action taken by the distributor ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Light blue jacket with a hood and elastic drawstrings with silver toggles in the hood area. The hood contains a fur-like fabric. In addition, there are three cardboard labels attached to the jacket containing the name of the product and other information, such as the price, the composition, the origin, the barcode and the inscriptions: “FERNANDO FRND”, “FERNANDO COLLECTION” and “PIMMY OUTWEAR COLLECTION”. Composition: cloth: 100% nylon, lining: 100% polyester. Size: 104-4A (4 years old).

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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