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Sweatshirt and trousers Happy Tree Kids — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00078/24
Summary
The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area, which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or 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
Sweatshirt and trousers — Happy Tree Kids
- Brand
- Happy Tree Kids
- Name / model
- 9066
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Sweatshirt and trousers intended for children of 8 years old.
What is the risk?
- The product has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area, which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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