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🧸 Product BE May 31, 2024

1st blue — Trousers

Trousers for children, in brown and pink colour. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
1st blue — Trousers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product has long decorative cords in the waist area, which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Other: stop sales and adjust the items to eliminate risk
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This alert was reported 833 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These are children’s trousers with long cords at the waist. The cords can get caught while a child plays.

What's happening? The cords may trap a child’s fingers or neck. This can cause cuts or choking.

Does this affect me? If you have these trousers for a child under 14, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if your child was hurt.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product has long decorative cords in the waist area, which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
May 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013076

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What is this product recall alert about?
1st blue — Trousers. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product has long decorative cords in the waist area, which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Origin: Republic of Korea
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 31, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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