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Swing CONACORD “BABY-SCHAUKEL, 32x30x26, MYCONA” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03353/24
Summary
Small plastic sheets can easily detach from the ends of the ropes. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the swing is not stable due to the distance between the lowest part and the upper part of the sitting area. This can cause the child to fall, causing serious injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and…
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Product
- Plastic swing dimensions 32x30x26. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.bauhaus.hr/povlacenje-proizvoda-conacord
What is the risk?
- Small plastic sheets can easily detach from the ends of the ropes. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the swing is not stable due to the distance between the lowest part and the upper part of the sitting area. This can cause the child to fall, causing serious injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2024
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