EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
High-chair “STAR Baby” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1732/14
Summary
null The footrest flap is not sufficiently resistant and if the child stands on it, it may tip downwards and the child could fall. Moveable parts and gaps are accessible to children who may put their fingers inside, with a risk of injuries and entrapment. The locking mechanism of the moving parts is not sufficiently resistant and may not ensure stability while the child is on the high-chair.The product does not…
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Product
High-chair
- Name / model
- STAR Baby · HC31-4 (Blue), HC31-5 (Green), HC31-6 (Green)
- Batch number(s)
- 475206202907447520620290814752062029098
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Folding high-chair available in three different models and colours. The product has a padded seat and backrest and removable tray, footrest flap and two wheels at the rear. The product has security fasteners for the shoulders, waist and crotch, with plastic buckles. The chair has the following dimen
What is the risk?
- null The footrest flap is not sufficiently resistant and if the child stands on it, it may tip downwards and the child could fall. Moveable parts and gaps are accessible to children who may put their fingers inside, with a risk of injuries and entrapment. The locking mechanism of the moving parts is not sufficiently resistant and may not ensure stability while the child is on the high-chair.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2014
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