EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children's hat COOL CLUB by SMYK — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03219/24
Summary
The product bears cords with free ends in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's hat — COOL CLUB by SMYK
- Brand
- COOL CLUB by SMYK
- Name / model
- Children's hat · 44/46CM , CAG 2800837 / 7536441
- Barcode
- 5903977 989741
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Pink children's hat, fitted with 25 cm long cords for fastening under the chin. Attached to the product is a cardboard label and a textile label.
What is the risk?
- The product bears cords with free ends in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries or strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2024
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