EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's sweatshirt Wilson “1) Y Core Cotton Hoodie; 2) JR Flame Hoodie” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0053/17
Summary
null The drawstring with free ends in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, posing a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Children's sweatshirt — Wilson
- Brand
- Wilson
- Name / model
- 1) Y Core Cotton Hoodie; 2) JR Flame Hoodie · 1) WRE220010, WRE220012; 2) WRE220011
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hooded sweatshirt for children with a drawstring in the hood and a kangaroo pocket on the front, ribbed hem and cuffs. Colours: black, peony and blue. Sizes: XS to XL.
What is the risk?
- null The drawstring with free ends in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, posing a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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