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Swing Woody “KID'S HAMMOCK” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1242/15
Summary
null The knots in the suspension ropes can easily loosen and the swing may fall down, causing injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-8.
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Product
- Swing made of a green cotton seat, cylindrical wood spacers and black synthetic ropes. The product can be hung at one single point and the maximum load is 60 kg. The product is supplied in a colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The knots in the suspension ropes can easily loosen and the swing may fall down, causing injuries.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2015
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