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Wooden swing seat Woody “Swing with Backrest” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01181/20
Summary
The adjusting buckle can move unexpectedly, causing the swing seat to move from its horizontal position. This can lead to the child falling from the swing. 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
- Colourful wooden swing seat with two points for hanging, bars made of coloured wooden rollers and a safety strap. The non-removable hinge is formed by metal eyelets placed on yellow ropes stretched under the seat.
What is the risk?
- The adjusting buckle can move unexpectedly, causing the swing seat to move from its horizontal position. This can lead to the child falling from the swing. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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