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LEE (boys) children's top — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationDec 26, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings of length 150 mm with plastic toggles in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which on garments for children aged from 7 to 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.

Measures taken

  • Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Boy’s sweatshirt top in black, with a zip, two side pockets and a hood containing fabric drawstrings. On the front of the top there is an embroidered pattern including the name of the product: “LEE JEANS BLUE RAGS NIGHT ROCK, Lee Drive 1 9101 w.67, since 1889”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the following marking in English: “LEE, boys” and the size of the jacket: 8y, 128. There are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket which contain the following information: price, composition and bar code, colour, along with the marking: “ROCK HOODIE”. Composition: 100% cotton. Size: 8y 128 (8 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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