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Plastic swing CONACORD “Schaukeln (Swing)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1820/14
Summary
null The plastic part of the swing is not sufficiently resistant and it may collapse, children may fall from the swing and suffer injuries.In addition, the swing seat is attached to the means of suspension only with knots, which may easily loosen, and the warning and instructions are not adequate and this may lead to incorrect installation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive…
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Product
- Plastic swing for children of 1-3 years, available in different colours.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic part of the swing is not sufficiently resistant and it may collapse, children may fall from the swing and suffer injuries.In addition, the swing seat is attached to the means of suspension only with knots, which may easily loosen, and the warning and instructions are not adequate and this may lead to incorrect installation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/11/2014
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