EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Furniture
Folding chair Ricomax “Beach chair” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0087/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries and entrapment because, when adjusting the position of the chair, a shear point is formed underneath the seat and the fingers of the user could be entrapped and crushed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
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Product
- Folding chair with aluminium frame and armrest. On the front legs there is a mechanism for automatic locking, on the back legs such a mechanisam does not exist. The product is sold wrapped in foil. On the label there is the inscription:"Aluminium beach chair 53.5x59x69 cm".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries and entrapment because, when adjusting the position of the chair, a shear point is formed underneath the seat and the fingers of the user could be entrapped and crushed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2013
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