H&S — Unknown
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Strangulation
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The presence of drawstrings with free ends in the hood can lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
What is this? Some children’s hooded clothes have long strings in the hood. These strings can get caught and hurt the child.
What's happening? A safety rule says hood strings must not be loose. Some clothes from China do not follow this rule.
Does this affect me? If you have a child’s hooded jacket or sweatshirt with loose strings, it could be unsafe.
What should I do? Remove the strings or stop using the item. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The presence of drawstrings with free ends in the hood can lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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