EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Childrens hooded sweatshirt NCLG “New College” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01585/20
Summary
There are drawstrings in the hood/neck area of the garment. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Childrens hooded sweatshirt — NCLG
- Brand
- NCLG
- Name / model
- New College · 9033
- Barcode
- 5200002075647
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Boys' long sleeve hooded sweatshirt designed for 6 year-old boys.
What is the risk?
- There are drawstrings in the hood/neck area of the garment. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant 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: 12/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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