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Childrenâ??s sweatshirt

04th September 2010

Item Description:

Brand: GLO STORY KIDS

Type/number of model: BPO-5313, barcode: 5999032753136

Description: Dark blue sweatshirt with zip-fastener and hood. The hood includes a drawstring. Inscriptions: "52 GLO-STORY BOYS SINCE 1995" , GLO-STORY 1.9.9.5" Size: 104

Country of origin: China

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Danger:

Strangulation and Chemical

The product poses a risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstring in the hood.
The product also poses a chemical risk because it contains azo-dyes which may release carcinogenic amines. The product releases 496 mg/kg of 3,3'-dimetoxi-benzidin.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

HUNGARY

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

04th September 2010 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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