Strangulation

Children's sweatshirt

Gama 2000
Children's sweatshirtChildren's sweatshirtChildren's sweatshirt
Case number
0139/09
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Type / Model
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Country of origin
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
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): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the distributor ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

A child’s sweatshirt with a hood, drawstrings, inscription on the front “Barbie” and a printed pattern in the shape of a flower with sequins. A label is attached containing information about the producer, composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane. The product is sold in transparent packaging.