EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girl’s sleeveless jacket Happy House — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0117/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation because it has a drawstring placed in the hood with toggles on the ends and injuries because the drawstring is made out of rubber and if the child pulls it the toggles could spring back into the eyes and face causing injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Product
Girl’s sleeveless jacket — Happy House
- Brand
- Happy House
- Name / model
- 8412
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girl’s sleeveless jacket with hood, zip-fastener and two pockets. The hood can be removed using a zipper. The hood includes an unattached elastic drawstring with plastic toggles on the ends. The product is decorated with flowers and the inscription: "Happy House". The jacket is available in several
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation because it has a drawstring placed in the hood with toggles on the ends and injuries because the drawstring is made out of rubber and if the child pulls it the toggles could spring back into the eyes and face causing injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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