EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Waterproof children's jumpsuit KIDSCARE — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01004/22
Summary
There are long drawstrings with free ends in the hood area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. 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
Waterproof children's jumpsuit — KIDSCARE
- Brand
- KIDSCARE
- Name / model
- Size 92
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Waterproof hooded jumpsuit, printed with unicorns or graffiti designs, intended for children aged between 18 - 24 months. This garment has drawstrings with free ends in the hood area.
What is the risk?
- There are long drawstrings with free ends in the hood area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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