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🧸 Product RO January 20, 2023

MING FENG — Children's trousers

Children's grey sport trousers, with long drawstrings (33 cm) in the waist area with free ends, printed with letters and logos on each pant leg, intended for children 10-12 years of age.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MING FENG — Children's trousers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 1330 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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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These are children’s trousers with drawstrings. The strings can get caught when a child plays.

What's happening? The drawstrings may trap a child’s fingers or neck. This can cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you have these trousers for a child in Romania, they could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding safer clothes.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007556

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What is this product recall alert about?
MING FENG — Children's trousers. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
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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