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MFG (Marithe Françoise Girbaud) children's jacket — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationJan 9, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of drawstrings 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 actions by the importer ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Puffer jacket in black with a zip and a collar containing fabric cords. On the inside of the jacket there is a sewn, textile label, marked “Marithe Francois Girbaud” and a label containing washing instructions. Additionally, there are three cardboard labels attached to the jacket with marking: “LE JEAN DE MARITHE FRANCOIS GIRBAUD", "PUFFER JACKET”, Made in Europe, Materials: 100%PA, 100%RPL, the price, the barcode and the size of the product. Composition: base 100% polyamide, padding 100% polyester. Size: 5A (5 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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