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EU Safety GateRecalled 2010-03-05serious risk

Children’s sweaters (Urchin)

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Children’s sweaters

  • Brand Urchin

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

What happened

Urchin brand children's sweaters designed for ages 4-10 have been recalled due to functional cords at the waist that pose a risk of injury. The sweaters do not meet the safety requirements of European standard EN 14682. The recalled items are identified as FH6617 (a turtle neck blouse) and FH6662 (a semi-turtle neck blouse sold with a scarf). These products are made of 45% wool, 30% acrylic, 15% cashmere, and 10% spandex, were manufactured in China, and are sold without packaging.

Authorities have ordered the products withdrawn from the market. The source document does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have purchased these sweaters.

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 cords at the waist. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Children’s sweaters of brand “Urchin” intended for children aged 4-10, with functional cords in the waist area. The products have labels containing information about the item n° FH6617 (a turtle neck blouse) and item n° FH6662 (a semi-turtle neck blouse in combination with a scarf), country of origin – China, composition: 45% wool, 30% acrylic, 15% cashmere, 10% spandex. The products are sold without packaging. Model: Item n° FH6617, Item n° FH6662 Notifying country: Bulgaria

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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