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Fish-shaped bath thermometer

27/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: Pommette
Type/number of model: Internal reference: 55 452 002, supplier reference: 40184, EAN code: 3250391277223

Description: Plastic, fish-shaped bath thermometer. Colours: yellow, green, blue or pink.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Choking and burns
The product poses a risk of: - choking, because small parts may be detached and swallowed by children, - burns (scalds), because the temperature is incorrectly displayed.

Actions Taken

Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Soother chain – Silver baby

27/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: International Gift
Type/number of model: Unknown

Description: A pink-coloured soother holder with a sound emitting element. The packaging is a cardboard box and a plastic bag. The box containing the article also includes a guarantee certificate.

Country of origin: Italy

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because babies' fingers can be entrapped in the chain. In addition, sharp edges could cause lacerations.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standards EN 12586 and EN 71.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Child 4 in 1 swing seat

27/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: TP QuadPod
Type/number of model: TP 999. Bar code: 0053865179992

Description: A green plastic "four in one" swing seat – four different options of seat assembly; aimed at children between 6 months and 8 years for use in conjunction with a swing.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the seat may - in some circumstances - turn upside down during use, resulting in the child's head hitting the ground.
5 complaints reported.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls

Travel cot – Contour Electra Deluxe

27/06/2009 by

Description

Brand: GRACO
Type/number of model: 9D97GRZE-CONTOUR ELECTRA DE LUXE
Bar code: 5021645839140

Description: Folding travel cot with baby changing component, musical element and rocking feature. A label sewn on with plastic thread reads as follows: "Graco. Contour Electra de Luxe" and features symbols of the cot accessories. The baby changing top reads: "Warning: never leave a child unattended." The packaging is a cardboard box printed as follows: "Graco, Contour Electra de Luxe.- W 008605709.- B501.- 20080809.- PO08703264.- Suitable for infants from birth to 12 months.- Made in China."

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the internal height of the side of the cot is less than 60 cm and an infant could climb over the top.
The product does not comply with the European standard EN 716.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Filed Under: Product Recalls · Tagged With: child safety, Product Recalls, UK and European product recalls