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Swing “Swing 97x146x118 cm” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03068/24
Summary
The swing can easily break and release small parts (tie rod, stickers). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, a small child's head or neck can get trapped in holes/openings of the swing. This creates a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Swing
- Name / model
- Swing 97x146x118 cm · 2001
- Batch number(s)
- 2023/12
- Barcode
- 3830064567976
- Category
- Toys
- Swing with the following dimensions: 97 x 146 x 118 cm.
- Recall information: https://www.apollo.hr/vazna-obavijest-za-kupce-povlacenje-proizvoda/
What is the risk?
- The swing can easily break and release small parts (tie rod, stickers). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, a small child's head or neck can get trapped in holes/openings of the swing. This creates a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2024
- 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: 19/09/2024
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