EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's jacket NEXT STAR — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01754/22
Summary
The drawstrings in the waist and on the back of the jacket may become trapped during various activities of a child. This could lead to 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 jacket — NEXT STAR
- Brand
- NEXT STAR
- Name / model
- XY-008
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Dusty pink hooded jacket with zipper and staples, intended for children aged 4 years old. The product bears cords with free ends at the waist.
What is the risk?
- The drawstrings in the waist and on the back of the jacket may become trapped during various activities of a child. This could lead to 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/11/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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