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Roman blinds Gardinia “Unknown” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1647/12
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.
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Product
- Roman blinds, black fabric, 60/175 cm (also other sizes) Operated by a plastic ball chain on one side of the blind. The product 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.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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