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🧸 Product FR February 13, 2015

Kaporal — Labou Indigo, Lies Greym and Lapro Dargrm

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kaporal — Labou Indigo, Lies Greym and Lapro Dargrm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The products have non-fixed cords with free ends in the hood area that can get caught or stuck in external fixed parts during certain children's activities leading to strangulation. The products do not comply with the

Origin
India
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72 days in total
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What is this? These are children’s hooded sweatshirts made in India. They have loose cords in the hood that do not stay fixed.

What's happening? The cords can get caught on things when children play. This may cause strangulation.

Does this affect me? If you have a child and bought this hoodie in France, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using the hoodie right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The products have non-fixed cords with free ends in the hood area that can get caught or stuck in external fixed parts during certain children's activities leading to strangulation. The products do not comply with the · Origin: India

First published
February 13, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/150081

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Kaporal — Labou Indigo, Lies Greym and Lapro Dargrm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The products have non-fixed cords with free ends in the hood area that can get caught or stuck in external fixed parts during certain children's activities leading to strangu...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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