EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Baby sling Kikka boo “ISLA deluxe baby sling.” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00237/26
Summary
The product has small a part (brand label) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.In addition, the carrying bag's perimeter and drawstring is too large. The drawstring could get tangled around the child's neck, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard 16512.
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Product
Baby sling — Kikka boo
- Brand
- Kikka boo
- Name / model
- ISLA deluxe baby sling. · 31108010064
- Barcode
- 3800171211536
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Grey sling, suitable for babies aged 0-18 months and weighing up to 14 kg.
What is the risk?
- The product has small a part (brand label) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.In addition, the carrying bag's perimeter and drawstring is too large. The drawstring could get tangled around the child's neck, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard 16512.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025
- 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: 06/10/2025
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