Children's jacket
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A children's jacket branded MEK in red, blue, and white for children around 3 years old has been recalled due to fabric drawstrings in the hood and neck area that pose a strangulation hazard. The jacket, which has a zip and hood with drawstrings ending in knots, also bears embroidery reading "GREY DOME, MEK" and an internal MeK® label. It is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester with a 100% cotton hood lining, measures size 3 (height 98 cm for 3-year-olds), and carries model number 083MFEP003 and barcode 1 710001 867753.
The product does not meet European standard EN 14682, which prohibits drawstrings, functional cords, and decorative cords in the hood or neck area of garments for children from birth to 7 years old. Authorities have ordered corrective actions by the importer. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding jackets already in their possession.
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The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of fabric drawstrings in the neck 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.
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
Children’s jacket in red, blue and white with a zip and a hood containing fabric drawstrings that end in knots. On the front of the jacket, there is embroidery with the following inscription in English: “GREY DOME, MEK”. On the inside, there is a sewn, textile label, which has the logo of the product: “MeK®”. Additionally, there are two cardboard labels attached to the jacket, which contain the logo of the product and information such as the style number, the size, the colour, the composition, the origin and the price of the product and washing instructions. Composition: Fabric: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Hood lining: 100% cotton Size: 3, h 98 (3 years old). Model: Model 083MFEP003, bar code: 1 710001 867753 Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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