Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Estonia
Published 20 Oct 2026
SR/02972/26
Children's raincoat withdrawn from sale over injury risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Children's raincoat) after it was found to pose an injury and strangulation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Raincoat, intended for children of age 6-9 years, made of polyester. Dimensions: 59x100cm.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
InjuriesStrangulation
The hood of the product has long drawstrings with loose free ends in the neck area. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation and injuries.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Estonia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02972/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 20 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.