EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Activity tower VIDAXL “Outdoor Playset” — risk: entrapment, injuries, strangulation, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00132/25
Summary
There is a risk of entrapment and potential strangulation if a child climbs through a gap in the "roof" area of the playtower and becomes stuck. Additionally, the toy may tip over during use, causing injuries.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Activity tower. Assembly is required. The product consists of two swings, a climbing ramp with rope and a platform with a roof. Product sold online, in particular via VidaXL.ie and Suavehome.ie.
What is the risk?
- There is a risk of entrapment and potential strangulation if a child climbs through a gap in the "roof" area of the playtower and becomes stuck. Additionally, the toy may tip over during use, causing injuries.Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1 and EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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