EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s waterproof jacket HAPPY FUN “Manteau imperméable à capuche pour enfants, imperméable, mignon, pour filles et garçons.” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00372/22
Summary
The product has drawstrings with toggle cord locks in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to 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 waterproof jacket — HAPPY FUN
- Brand
- HAPPY FUN
- Name / model
- Manteau imperméable à capuche pour enfants, imperméable, mignon, pour filles et garçons.
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Waterproof hooded jacket and bag set, with a printed picture of a school bus. The product is sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The product has drawstrings with toggle cord locks in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2021
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