EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Children's high chair Flexa — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1579/18
Summary
The high chair is unstable and the restraint system is inadequate. If a small child leans to the side of the high chair, it could overturn leading to injuries. A child could also get stuck with the head between the tray and seat if the crotch strap is not fitted.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988.
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Product
Children's high chair — Flexa
- Brand
- Flexa
- Name / model
- models no. 82-10020-1/-40, 82-10051-1/-40, 82-10052-1/-40
- Batch number(s)
- 5706459060217
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Children's high chair made of wood and polymer. Pre-fitted with a waist/crotch restraint system.
What is the risk?
- The high chair is unstable and the restraint system is inadequate. If a small child leans to the side of the high chair, it could overturn leading to injuries. A child could also get stuck with the head between the tray and seat if the crotch strap is not fitted.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988.
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: 18/04/2018
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