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Soother chains (with a mouse’s head, and in the shape of a train)

22/08/2009 by

Description

Brand: HESS SPIELZEUG
Type/number of model:
- Mouse: 13405
- Train: 13453

Description: These are soother chains, one with a mouse’s head and one in the shape of a train. The products are sold in blister packs. The brand name, “+0 months” and “made in Germany” appear on the front of the blister pack. CE marking is present. The words “Folgende Hinweise Werden” [“the following warnings…”] and the warnings in different languages appear on the back. A white label stuck to the cardboard part of the blister bears the following text: the bar code and (respectively): - “Soother chain - mouse” Art. Nr. 21 cm/03-2008 – “Soother chain - train” Art.Nr.21cm/04-2008 del.

Country of origin: Germany

Danger

Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the chain can easily break producing small parts that entirely fit into the small parts cylinder.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12586.

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

Inflatable swim seats – Baby Boat and Pool Boat swim seats

01/08/2009 by

Description

Brand: Shenya Toys
Type/number of model: Art. No CA 1368-05; SY A1051; EAN 8788060902282

Description: Inflatable swim seats in bright colours appealing

to children Country of origin: China

Danger

Drowning
These products pose a risk of drowning because infants may capsize with their head underwater and their legs stuck in the openings. The seats have a colourful and decorative appearance which gives the impression that they are toys.
The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

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

Baby pram

01/08/2009 by

Description

Brand: Emmaljunga
Type/number of model: Twin Cerox 360 (Water Blue, Jungle, Grey/Apple, Camo Grey, Camo Pink, Camo Beige, Zinnober Red, Red, Red, Pro Ocean and Pro Lime).

Description: Twin conveyance with replaceable handle.

Country of origin: Sweden

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries due to the lack of a braking mechanism on both sides of the pram. Moreover there is misleading information in the user manual, concerning the handbrake (which is lacking) and the maximum weight of the baby.
The product does not comply with the safety requirements of the relevant European standard EN 1888.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and corrective actions taken by the distributor.

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

Baby’s soother – Two Front Teeth

01/08/2009 by

Description

Brand: Billy-bop
Type/number of model: EAN Code: 658890500904, 132 100179, 100051808

Description: Baby's soother with a shield in the form of lips with two large incisor teeth.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because if the dummy enters completely into a child's mouth, it cannot be pulled out as neither a pin, nor a ring, nor a knob projecting by 10 mm is provided as required. In addition, the 6.2 mm diameter measuring rod passes easily through the holes of the shield, which means that a child's fingers could become trapped in it.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400.

Actions Taken

Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

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