EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Sensory swing Savoiz — risk: strangulation, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02737/23
Summary
A child can become entrapped in the drapes and/or the rope, leading to strangulation. If a child's head is stuck inside the draped, it will not be able to breathe, leading to asphyxiation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Reversible heavy duty double layered swing. 95% cotton+5% spandex. The swings come in many colours. The swing is intended for children aged 3 and above. Product sold online, including via Amazon with ASIN B08FL3YMCQ.
What is the risk?
- A child can become entrapped in the drapes and/or the rope, leading to strangulation. If a child's head is stuck inside the draped, it will not be able to breathe, leading to asphyxiation. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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