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RainKiss rain poncho safety alert: injuries and strangulation risk

Rain poncho
Image: Estonia via EU Safety Gate

Children’s RainKiss rain ponchos (sizes 100–120 cm and 120–160 cm), sold in patterns such as Back to Black, Digi Spring Camo, Japanese Blossom, Jungle Camo and Pink Panther and identifiable by the listed barcodes, are affected. They were recalled because long drawstrings with free ends at neck level can become trapped and cause strangulation and injuries. Retailers are voluntarily warning consumers of the risk and withdrawing the product from the market.

What's being recalled

Rain poncho, intended for children, in different patterns. Sizes: 100-120 cm and 120-160 cm.

Country of origin: The Netherlands.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02775/26

Type or model: Back to Black, Digi Spring Camo, Japanese Blossom, Jungle Camo, Pink Panther

Barcode: 8719327327173, 8719327327180, 8719327327197, 8719327535707, 8719327535714, 8719327535721, 8719327535752, 8719327535776, 8719327535783

The hazard

The product has long drawstrings with free ends at the level of the neck. 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 to do

Warning consumers of risks (voluntary, retailer).

Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, retailer).

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Estonia via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.

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