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The North Face Teen’s Oversized Hoodie — strangulation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskStrangulationDec 9, 2022
Photo from the official notice: The North Face Teen’s Oversized Hoodie — strangulation risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as there are drawstrings with free ends in the hood of the product. Drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to potential strangulation. The product does not meet the requirements General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/help/product-recalls.html

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

100% Cotton hoodie knitted product with front Kangoroo pocket, a two-pieced hood and TNF logo on the front and on the back. Product intended for teens aged between 6 and 18 years old, sizes XS – XL. This product has drawstrings with free ends in the hood and neck area

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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