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🧸 Product BG February 6, 2015

elSe — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
elSe — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The presence of cords with free ends in the hood can lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Origin
Turkey
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4190 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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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A hooded jacket or top with long cords in the hood. The cords have loose ends that can wrap around a child’s neck.

What's happening? The cords do not meet EU safety rules. They could strangle a child if the cord gets caught.

Does this affect me? If you have a child under 14 and own this item, check it right away.

What should I do? Stop using the hooded top. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer one.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The presence of cords with free ends in the hood can lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Turkey

First published
February 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/149537

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What is this product recall alert about?
elSe — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The presence of cords with free ends in the hood can lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Turkey
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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