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🧸 Product FR THE NETHERLANDS July 28, 2017

VAN OS — Pantalon Enfant BDU (Children’s BDU trousers)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
VAN OS — Pantalon Enfant BDU (Children’s BDU trousers)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The drawstrings at the bottom of the trouser legs may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Origin
Unknown
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20 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 6, 2026
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What is this? This is children’s BDU trousers with drawstrings at the legs. The strings can get caught and hurt the child.

What's happening? The trousers do not meet the safety rule for drawstrings. This can cause injuries when strings get trapped.

Does this affect me? If you have these trousers for a child, your child could be at risk.

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

🤖 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: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings at the bottom of the trouser legs may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. 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/270136

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VAN OS — Pantalon Enfant BDU (Children’s BDU trousers). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings at the bottom of the trouser legs may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant Eu...
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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