EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Framed back carrier ZOPA “Little Hiker” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1351/19
Summary
A small part (tab of the bag zipper) can be easily detached from the product and the folding mechanism of the stand can easily be operated by a child. Moreover, the tubes of the frame can break, the shoulder straps may slip and the fastener of the child's restraint system can break. The child can put the small part in the mouth and choke or fall from the carrier, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with…
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Product
Framed back carrier — ZOPA
- Brand
- ZOPA
- Name / model
- Little Hiker · B-810P
- Batch number(s)
- 8595114485086
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Framed back carrier for children from 10 months to 18 kg. Packed in a cardboard box. The product was (also) sold online.
What is the risk?
- A small part (tab of the bag zipper) can be easily detached from the product and the folding mechanism of the stand can easily be operated by a child. Moreover, the tubes of the frame can break, the shoulder straps may slip and the fastener of the child's restraint system can break. The child can put the small part in the mouth and choke or fall from the carrier, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13209-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/07/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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