EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Sweatpants Holly Work — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00833/23
Summary
The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. 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
Sweatpants — Holly Work
- Brand
- Holly Work
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Sporty black sweatpants, with pockets on the left and right sides, the words "Air Speed" on the left leg, and a drawstring waistband. According to the label the item is intended for children 8 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the waist area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2023
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