Strangulation

Children's knitted top

65 M
Children's knitted topChildren's knitted topChildren's knitted top
Case number
0145/09
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / Model
Code 1027383880 O406, article MW83880, bar code: 5 206142 367246
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2009-02-06

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords 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

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Child's knitted, zip-up top in red and grey stripes. The top has a hood containing fabric cords ended with knots. On the front, there is embroidery depicting the letter β€œM” and the word "sixty-five". On the inside, there is a sewn textile label containing the inscription: 65 M and the size of the product 2A. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the product, marked β€œ65 M” and containing information concerning the product, such as the style number, the barcode, the composition and the price of the product. Composition: 70% acrylic, 30% wool. Size: 2A 86/92 (1-2 years old).