EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Sun loungers Crespo “Bed loungers” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1983/18
Summary
The front and back legs of the sun loungers do not have a locking mechanism. Consequently, they could spontaneously close when used and fingers or limbs of the user could be trapped, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 581.
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Product
- Foldable sun loungers with metal frame and garments in fabric, in different colours. The products are sold in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The front and back legs of the sun loungers do not have a locking mechanism. Consequently, they could spontaneously close when used and fingers or limbs of the user could be trapped, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 581.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 31/10/2018
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