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🧸 Product IT April 14, 2023

Yes? Do Kids — Yes? Do Kids

Children’s jacket, for children 4 and 10 years of age.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Yes? Do Kids — Yes? Do Kids
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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This alert was reported 1246 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? Some children’s clothes have long strings at the neck. These strings can get caught and hurt the child.

What's happening? The strings may wrap around the child’s neck or get stuck in doors or toys. This can cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? If you have a child’s shirt or top with long strings at the neck, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Remove the strings or return the item. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008322

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What is this product recall alert about?
Yes? Do Kids — Yes? Do Kids. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product has long drawstrings with free ends in the neck area. The drawstrings may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 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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