EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Baby sling Caboo “Carrier” — risk: asphyxiation, burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00817/26
Summary
The product's material is highly flammable and the flame propagation too high. The sling may catch fire if used close to an ignition source. This can result in burns, in asphyxiation caused by the gases released during combustion, and in the child falling and suffering injuries due to the sling's structural stability being compromised. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with…
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Product
Baby sling — Caboo
- Brand
- Caboo
- Name / model
- Carrier · Organic Sage 182575
- Barcode
- 5060736083185
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Cotton knitted baby slings, designed for children weighing 2.3–14.5 kg, in sage colour.
What is the risk?
- The product's material is highly flammable and the flame propagation too high. The sling may catch fire if used close to an ignition source. This can result in burns, in asphyxiation caused by the gases released during combustion, and in the child falling and suffering injuries due to the sling's structural stability being compromised. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 16512.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/03/2026
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