EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's hoodie Nupkeet 1946 “NK041-06-116” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01850/23
Summary
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product and the neck area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and/or injuries. 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 — Nupkeet 1946
- Brand
- Nupkeet 1946
- Name / model
- NK041-06-116 · NK041
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Striped white hoodie with light blue cross strips and with long cords in the neck. For children size up to 134cm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the product and the neck area. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation and/or injuries. 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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