EDEFA · Children's tracksuit

The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. Moreover, the drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area of the tracksuit may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Published: 04 March 2016
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 08/01/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 08/01/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0251/16
Model: Reference XG-19

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical, Injuries, Strangulation
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Children's tracksuit in blue and grey, consisting of a jacket with a hood containing drawstrings and trousers containing drawstrings in the waistband.