EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children clothing set Happy Tree — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01034/20
Summary
The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck and in the waist area. These can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children clothing set — Happy Tree
- Brand
- Happy Tree
- Name / model
- HR-9388, size 3
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- The set consists of a mauve sweatshirt with hood and trousers, intended for children up to three years, with free ends cords and toggles. The sweatshirt contains inscriptions with words in English ( love, be music , etc).
What is the risk?
- The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck and in the waist area. These can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2020
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