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🧸 Product CY December 6, 2019

MISS IMAGE — Children's clothing set

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MISS IMAGE — Children's clothing set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A children’s sweatshirt has long cords in the hood that can wrap around a child’s neck.

What's happening? The cords can strangle a child if they get caught on something.

Does this affect me? If you have this sweatshirt for a child under 14, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take it away from the child and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safer replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 6, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/396596

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What is this product recall alert about?
MISS IMAGE — Children's clothing set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: There are long functional cords with free ends in the hood of the sweatshirt. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 6, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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