EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' coat Bocska — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0509/12
Summary
null The drawstring placed in the hood with knots and toggles on the ends poses a risk of strangulation. In addition, if a child pulls the elastic drawstring the toggles may 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
Girls' coat — Bocska
- Brand
- Bocska
- Name / model
- Model: B-16 4
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Coat with hood and fur lining for young girls. The hood includes an unattached elastic drawstring with knots and plastic toggles on the ends. The product is decorated with hearts and roses. The jacket is available in red colour. Size: 128
What is the risk?
- null The drawstring placed in the hood with knots and toggles on the ends poses a risk of strangulation. In addition, if a child pulls the elastic drawstring the toggles may 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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