EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Winter jacket BF&GF Fashion “Winter jacket for children” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00825/22
Summary
The drawstrings in the waist and on the back of the jacket may become trapped during various activities of a child. This could lead to strangulation or other 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
Winter jacket — BF&GF Fashion
- Brand
- BF&GF Fashion
- Name / model
- Winter jacket for children · Size 4, (18 - 28)
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Red winter jacket with hood and zipper, size 4 (18-28). The product has cords with free ends at the waist and on the back.
What is the risk?
- The drawstrings in the waist and on the back of the jacket may become trapped during various activities of a child. This could lead to strangulation or other 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/05/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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