EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's hoodie Best Kid's — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03584/24
Summary
The product bears long functional cords close to the neck. The cords may 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 hoodie — Best Kid's
- Brand
- Best Kid's
- Name / model
- GR01058B
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hooded sweatshirt, with drawstrings and free protruding cords with plastic ends. Intended for boys. Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years.
What is the risk?
- The product bears long functional cords close to the neck. The cords may 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/07/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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