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Chippo children's sweatshirt - thomas & friends — strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskStrangulationApr 23, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings in the hood. The free ends of the cords in the hood have been tied in a knot and have not been secured against unravelling. The cords of the sweatshirt have free ends and the length of the functional cords is 87 mm while the permissible value is 75 mm.The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Sweatshirts for children up to 7 years of age and between the age of 7 and 14, with cords in the hood. Composition: 100% cotton, with a printed pattern on the front and a picture of a train with the inscription: "Thomas & friends tm". There is also a label marked "Chippo".

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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