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Toy ladder SOULET — risk: entrapment, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02910/25
Summary
The knots between the rungs are not sufficiently tightened. This may cause, that when using the ladder, the knots tighten further, changing the size of the openings. A child's head or limbs may therefore become trapped inside these, causing also the risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-8.
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Product
- Toy 5-rung rope ladder for children, with a dark green rope.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-06-0101
What is the risk?
- The knots between the rungs are not sufficiently tightened. This may cause, that when using the ladder, the knots tighten further, changing the size of the openings. A child's head or limbs may therefore become trapped inside these, causing also the risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-8.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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