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Children's sweatshirt – Gama 2000

Serious risk Strangulation

Published by Safety Gate 5 Feb 2009In the weekly report of 6 Feb 2009 (week 4, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Children's sweatshirt
Brand
Gama 2000
Type / model
Unknown
Description
A child’s sweatshirt with a hood, drawstrings, inscription on the front “Barbie” and a printed pattern in the shape of a flower with sequins. A label is attached containing information about the producer, composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane. The product is sold in transparent packaging.
Risk
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the hood area. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which garments intended for young children aged from birth to age 7 years shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied with drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords in the hood or neck area.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the distributor ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Bulgaria
Country of origin
Bulgaria
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0139/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0139/09Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0139/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0139/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-4 (XML)
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