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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-03-06serious risk

Boys' trousers (JUMBO)

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Boys' trousers

  • Brand JUMBO

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Boys' trousers branded "Jumbo" for 6-year-olds in blue and pink have been recalled due to dangerously long drawstrings and cords. The waist drawstrings have free ends protruding 300 mm each, exceeding the safe limit of 140 mm, and cords in the thigh area protrude 350 mm each, also exceeding the 140 mm safety standard. These excessive lengths pose a risk of injury and violate the European safety standard EN 14682. The affected trousers are made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester with item number 6334 and barcode 0 274211 000030.

The recall was initiated in Greece and authorities have ordered corrective actions by the importer. The source does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue, such as whether to return the product, receive a refund, or take other action.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of: - drawstrings in the waist area with free ends which protrude by 300 mm each. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which free ends of drawstrings in the waist area shall protrude by a maximum of 140 mm at each end when the garment is opened to its largest and laid flat, - cords in the thigh area that protrude by 350 mm each. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682, according to which in the thigh area drawstrings, or functional and decorative cords shall protrude by no more than 140 mm when the garment is opened to its largest and laid flat.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Corrective actions by the importer ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Boys' trousers in blue and pink with two side pockets, drawstrings in the waist and cords in the thigh area. On the inside there are two sewn, textile labels, which have the following inscription in English: “Jumbo, 06 years old”, the barcode of the product and washing instructions. Additionally, there is a cardboard label attached to the trousers, which contains the logo and the inscription: “Jumbo, 06 years old”. On the back of the label, there is information concerning the importer. Composition: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Size: 06 years. Model: Item No: 6334, bar code: 0 274211 000030 Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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