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Baby Walker

26/09/2009 by

Description

Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Model 3293-3

Description: A baby-walker in the form of a bear, with an inscription "Have a nice time”. The baby-walker is made of plastic and has a textile seat and a metal folding mechanism.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges, the toy breaks easily and there is only one locking mechanism which is released by means of one movement only.
The product does not comply with the relevant standard EN 1273.

Actions Taken

Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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

Baby Walker

26/09/2009 by

Description

Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: Model 3290 ?15

Description: A baby-walker in the form of a horse. The baby-walker is made of plastic and has a textile seat and a metal folding mechanism.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges, the seat breaks easily and there is only one locking mechanism which is released by means of one movement only.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.

Actions Taken

Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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

Swim seat

12/09/2009 by

Description

Brand: Baby Ozean
Type/number of model:
1. Swim seat with yellow steering wheel, EAN 8012874031068
2. Baby Ozean, Article No 3165, EAN 8012874031655

Description: Children's inflatable swim seats with yellow steering wheel, in bright colours, resembling toys.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Drowning
The product poses a risk of drowning because children may capsize in the seat and their head may go under water. Since their legs may get stuck in the openings, it is not possible for children to right themselves on their own. The product also does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138 according to which swim seats must not give the impression that they are toys, and must not have a colourful and decorative appearance.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

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

Soother holder – Tuttiketju/Nappkedjan

12/09/2009 by

Description

Brand: Pikku Piia
Type/number of model: Art no. 160261/160258/160259 in invoice

Description: Three different shaped soother holders with chains. First one with white chain and sheep-shaped soother holder. Second one with yellow chain and a ladybird-shaped soother holder. Third one with green chain and butterfly-shaped soother holder.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Strangulation
The products pose a risk of strangulation because the lengths of the soother holders are 240 mm ± 5 mm, which exceeds the maximum allowed length of 220 mm.
The products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12586.

Actions Taken

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

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