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Sensory swing Liefs uit Giessenburg — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00953/23
Summary
The flexible material of the cloth swing can easily form a loop. A child may have its head entangled, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Sensory swing — Liefs uit Giessenburg
- Brand
- Liefs uit Giessenburg
- Name / model
- Sensory swing
- Category
- Toys
- A sensory swing of cloth, made of a relatively wide and elongated strip of flexible fabric that can be attached by its ends to one or two suspension points. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The flexible material of the cloth swing can easily form a loop. A child may have its head entangled, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/04/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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