EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Head support strap Abanok — risk: injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01992/24
Summary
Due to the head strap, the movement of the child's head during car rides is restricted. In the event of a car accident, a child may be exposed to severe stress in the neck area, which may lead to possible neck breaks. Furthermore, the strap can slip down and cover the nose and mouth of the child causing suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Head support strap — Abanok
- Brand
- Abanok
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Head support strap for securing the child’s head in the child car seat during car rides. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B07Z3MSJ4X).
What is the risk?
- Due to the head strap, the movement of the child's head during car rides is restricted. In the event of a car accident, a child may be exposed to severe stress in the neck area, which may lead to possible neck breaks. Furthermore, the strap can slip down and cover the nose and mouth of the child causing suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/06/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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