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Roller blinds Megan — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1330/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation because the chain can form a loop in which a child could become entangled. The product does not bear adequate warnings. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13120.
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Product
- Roller blinds, green canvas, 90*210 cm. operated by a plastic ball chain on the other side of the bind. The blind is intended to be installed by the consumer.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation because the chain can form a loop in which a child could become entangled. The product does not bear adequate warnings. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13120.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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