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Climbing frame kindsgard “klatrekant” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00216/25
Summary
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 or with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Triangle climbing frame made of various materials: wood, textiles, metal. Product sold online, in particular via baby-markt.at.
What is the risk?
- 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 or with European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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