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Bumpers for baby cot — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00100/20
Summary
The product has too long non-functional drawstrings and volumetric decorations, that could lead to strangulation of babies and very young children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 16780.
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Product
Bumpers for baby cot
- Bumpers for baby cot in the shape of heart, cloud and owl. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has too long non-functional drawstrings and volumetric decorations, that could lead to strangulation of babies and very young children. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 16780.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/06/2020
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