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Swing set “Zosia” — risk: entrapment, injuries, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1574/14
Summary
null The openings formed between the ladder structure and the slide edge could lead to entrapment of the head, neck and body and the presence of rotating parts may pose a risk of strangulation. Moreover, the positioning of the horizontal T-bar and other swing elements, which are placed too close to adjacent structures, could cause the child to collide with the ladder or wooden frame. The clearance between the swing…
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Product
Swing set
- Name / model
- Zosia · Product No: 232744
- Batch number(s)
- 5908283360109
- Category
- Toys
- Swing set with a wooden structure and a swing and slide.
What is the risk?
- null The openings formed between the ladder structure and the slide edge could lead to entrapment of the head, neck and body and the presence of rotating parts may pose a risk of strangulation. Moreover, the positioning of the horizontal T-bar and other swing elements, which are placed too close to adjacent structures, could cause the child to collide with the ladder or wooden frame. The clearance between the swing and the ground is not sufficient for older children to swing safely and the large distance between the rungs could cause the child to fall from the ladder. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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