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Mеrkids children’s outfits — strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskStrangulationJan 29, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of functional cords in the hood.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Children’s outfits consisting of two parts, which are intended for children up to 7 years of age – a jacket with a hood that has functional cords, with embroidery of a bunny, a bird and a carrot as well as the inscription “best friends” and a pair of trousers with embroidery of a bunny and a bird and the inscriptions „best friends” and „cik”. The outfits are available in three colours – light blue, dark blue and pink. There is a label with the inscription “Merkids”. The products are sold in transparent cellophane packaging.

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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