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🧸 Product IT February 24, 2023

Valentina Moda — Children's coat

Children's coat intended for children up to the age of 7

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Valentina Moda — Children's coat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
There are long functional cords in the waist area which can become trapped during children's normal activities, causing injuries.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1295 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
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What is this? A children’s coat made by Valentina Moda has long cords at the waist. These cords can get caught while a child plays or moves.

What's happening? The cords are a serious risk because they can trap a child and cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you have this coat in Italy, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the coat and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before giving it to your child again.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: There are long functional cords in the waist area which can become trapped during children's normal activities, causing injuries. · Origin: Italy

First published
February 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007842

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What is this product recall alert about?
Valentina Moda — Children's coat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: There are long functional cords in the waist area which can become trapped during children's normal activities, causing injuries. · Origin: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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