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🧸 Product FR THE NETHERLANDS July 28, 2017

VAN OS — Blouson à Capuche pour enfants ('Children's jacket with hood)

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VAN OS — Blouson à Capuche pour enfants ('Children's jacket with hood)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

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

Origin
Unknown
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This alert was reported 3235 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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20 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 6, 2026
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What is this? A children’s jacket with a hood that has drawstrings. The strings can get caught and cause strangulation.

What's happening? The jacket does not meet EU safety rules for children’s clothing. The strings in the hood are dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have this jacket for a child under 14, it could be unsafe.

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

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Unknown

First published
July 28, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/270347

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VAN OS — Blouson à Capuche pour enfants ('Children's jacket with hood). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the hood may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European stand...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 28, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and THE NETHERLANDS.
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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