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CHAMPION children's top — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationJan 16, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of cords in the neck area with length between 19 cm (ages 5-6 years old) and 24 cm (ages 13-14 years old). The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682: - 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, - garments for children aged from 7 years up to age 14 years functional cords and adjusting tabs shall be not more than 75 mm length.

Measures taken

  • Corrective actions ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Sweatshirt available in red, blue and light blue, with two side pockets and a hood containing cords ended with plastic toggles. On the front of the product there is a printed inscription: “ATHLETIC Champion 19 NY 19”. Sizes: 5 to 14 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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