EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Pushchair Joycare “Baby stroller mod. Comodo” — risk: choking, injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00792/23
Summary
The restraint system does not provide adequate protection as it allows a child to fall out and suffer injuries. In addition, small parts (velcro of the rain cover and pull of the bumper bar zip) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing a risk of…
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Product
Pushchair — Joycare
- Brand
- Joycare
- Name / model
- Baby stroller mod. Comodo · IC-1501
- Barcode
- 8051764735013
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Baby stroller pushchair in dark blue and black.
What is the risk?
- The restraint system does not provide adequate protection as it allows a child to fall out and suffer injuries. In addition, small parts (velcro of the rain cover and pull of the bumper bar zip) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 1888.
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: 15/12/2022
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