EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s jumpsuit Venice Collection “Miss Venezia - Venezia Italia” — risk: choking, injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02292/25
Summary
The product has long decorative cords/ribbons in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. Moreover, the easy unravelling of the material from which the ends of the hanging decorative cords/ribbons are made can generate small pieces. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General…
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Product
Children’s jumpsuit — Venice Collection
- Brand
- Venice Collection
- Name / model
- Miss Venezia - Venezia Italia
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's jumpsuit with hood, front opening with snap fasteners and ribbons sewn onto the shoulder/chest area. For children from 18 to 24 months.
What is the risk?
- The product has long decorative cords/ribbons in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. Moreover, the easy unravelling of the material from which the ends of the hanging decorative cords/ribbons are made can generate small pieces. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/04/2024
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