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🧸 Product IS September 1, 2023

Manuel and Frank — Hettupeysa, hvít

Hoodie with drawstring with free protruding cords, intended for children under 134 cm and between 135 and 170 cm. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Manuel and Frank — Hettupeysa, hvít
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The hoodie has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1106 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.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A children’s hoodie made by Manuel or Frank with long cords at the neck. The cords can get caught and hurt a child.

What's happening? The cords are a strangulation risk. The product has been recalled in Iceland.

Does this affect me? If you have this hoodie for a child, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take the hoodie back to the shop or ask your pharmacist or doctor for help.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Manuel and Frank
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The hoodie has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. · Origin: Italy

First published
September 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009532

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Manuel and Frank — Hettupeysa, hvít. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The hoodie has long functional cords with free ends in the neck area which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or inju...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 1, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Iceland.
▸ 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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