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Just as with any product, children's clothing must be fit for the purpose. This means that the design of children's garments must take account of both the vulnerability of children and their behavioural patterns, indeed failure to do so may risk injury and, potentially, a product liability claim being made against the manufacturer or seller.
One important set of regulations that aims to protect children from clothing-related injuries is the Children's Clothing (Hood Cords) Regulations 1976.
The Children's Clothing (Hood Cords) Regulations 1976 make it forbidden for children's clothing sold in the UK to have a hood that is secured by a cord that is drawn through neck of the garment.
The regulations state that they apply to:
"A raincoat, overcoat, anorak or other garment suitable for use as outer wear having a measurement not exceeding 44 cm across the chest when the finished garment is laid out as flat as possible without distorting its natural two-dimensional shape and buttoned or otherwise fastened as it is designed to be in normal wear."
The dangers presented by clothing that does not comply with the regulations is clear, indeed non-compliant clothing may even prove fatal.
For example, in the USA this year a toddler was strangled after the drawstrings on his hooded top became caught on playground equipment.
Such clothing is not illegal in the USA, although there are guidelines advising against it.
In the wake of the tragedy, a number of leading product liability claim solicitors in the country called for the introduction of stricter laws to govern the child clothing industry.
Cost free product liability claims with a 100 percent compensation promise
If you believe that a defective or faulty product has caused you or a close family member to suffer injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Our advisors will, without pressure, quickly help you establish whether it might be in your interests to make a product liability claim.
Should you decided to proceed we can then connect you with a no win, no fee solicitor from a leading UK firm governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
In fact, we surpass any simple definition of "no win, no fee". In this type of claim what we are actually able to offer you is a cost free service, where you are protected from all possible costs, fees and disbursements.
We are a 100% compensation provider; we never take any cuts.
To speak with an advisor today, echat, fill out an online claim form or call a legal advisor now, on 0800 10 757 95.
