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Climbing arch VIGA “VIGA Rainbow” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00916/24
Summary
The product poses a risk of pinching if the arch is turned into the "rocking chair" position. 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Climbing arch with different colours. It could also be used as a rocking chair.
- Recall information: https://www.jollyroom.se/kundservice/aterkallelser/VIGA-Kl%C3%A4tterb%C3%A5ge-Rainbow
What is the risk?
- The product poses a risk of pinching if the arch is turned into the "rocking chair" position. 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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