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Swing MEGA PLAST “Ljuljačka 1, Swing I (LJULJAŠKA I)” — risk: injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00082/20
Summary
The T bar is too low, allowing a child to lean over it causing the swing to turn forward. This can lead to the child falling from the swing, causing injuries. The ropes of the swing are not adequate and can create a loop through which a child may insert his/her head, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard 71-8.
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Product
Swing — MEGA PLAST
- Brand
- MEGA PLAST
- Name / model
- Ljuljačka 1, Swing I (LJULJAŠKA I) · S001
- Batch number(s)
- VD190251/385/01
- Barcode
- 8606006424622
- Category
- Toys
- Green plastic swing, 37cm x 35cm x 33cm
- Recall information: https://www.konzum.hr/novosti/obavijest-kupcima-o-povlacenju-proizvoda
What is the risk?
- The T bar is too low, allowing a child to lean over it causing the swing to turn forward. This can lead to the child falling from the swing, causing injuries. The ropes of the swing are not adequate and can create a loop through which a child may insert his/her head, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/09/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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