EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Plastic chair Progarden “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0052/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because, when adjusting the position of the armrest, a shear point is formed and the hands and fingers of the user can be entrapped and injured.In addition, the bottom of the chair legs is open, which could cause entrapment and injury when folding.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
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Product
- Folding, white plastic chair with armrests and a 5-position adjustable backrest.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because, when adjusting the position of the armrest, a shear point is formed and the hands and fingers of the user can be entrapped and injured.In addition, the bottom of the chair legs is open, which could cause entrapment and injury when folding.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
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