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🧸 Product BG December 8, 2017

KWS — Children's leisure outfit

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
KWS — Children's leisure outfit
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The drawstrings in the hood can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3094 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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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a children’s jacket made in China. It has strings in the hood that can get caught and hurt the child.

What's happening? The strings do not meet Europe’s safety rules. They may wrap around the child’s neck and cause strangulation.

Does this affect me? If you have this jacket in Bulgaria, your child could be in danger.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the hood can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 14682. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 8, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/290415

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What is this product recall alert about?
KWS — Children's leisure outfit. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the hood can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European Sta...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 8, 2017 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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