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Climbing arch / Rocking chair Fitwood “LUOTO” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01633/24
Summary
A child can get pinching or crushing injuries if they get their fingers or toes between the floor and the runner when sitting in the "rocking chair" position.In addition, there are protruding corner posts that could cause children to get stuck with clothes. This can lead to a strangulation risk. Additionally, when the arch is in the climbing position, the distance between the rungs poses a risk of hanging or…
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Product
- Climbing arch that could also be used as a rocking chair. A mattress (KAURA) can be added by choice. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.jollyroom.se/kundservice/aterkallelser/FitWood-LUOTO-Kl%C3%A4tterb%C3%A5ge-KAURA-Kudde
What is the risk?
- A child can get pinching or crushing injuries if they get their fingers or toes between the floor and the runner when sitting in the "rocking chair" position.In addition, there are protruding corner posts that could cause children to get stuck with clothes. This can lead to a strangulation risk. Additionally, when the arch is in the climbing position, the distance between the rungs poses a risk of hanging or strangulation, as children could fall through, get their head stuck, and be unable to free themselves. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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