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Baby walker – Baby Mix baby walker

24/07/2010 by

Description

Brand: Alexis

Type/number of model: Roane baby walker

Description: baby walker

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because when pushed over an edge, it does not come to a halt. Furthermore, the product is not equipped with any device that would prevent a fall down stairs.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1273.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

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

Bed guard

24/07/2010 by

Description

Brand: Mamas & Papas

Type/number of model: Sold Under Argos Catalogue Number 376/4116

Description: Fabric Coated Metal Bedrail.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because when a single-sided bed guard is installed in position in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the gap between the mattress and the bed guard is too wide. Therefore children can suffer injuries from falling and due to an entrapment hazard.
Incidents reported.
The product does not comply with the relevant national standard.

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

High chair – Mark

10/07/2010 by

Description

Brand: Ardek

Type/number of model: Item No 8310192 (B1060); EAN 8852031033647

Description: Wooden high chair with adjustable tray.

Country of origin: Netherlands

Danger

Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because the plastic tray mechanism can break resulting in small parts that could be swallowed by children.
In addition, there is also a risk that children´s fingers could become trapped in the tray mechanism.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988.

Actions Taken

Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.

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

Sleeping bag for babies

03/07/2010 by

Description

Brand: Pippi design

Type/number of model: model: S 42552-083-579, barcode: 2 098200 000126

Description: Sleeping bag for newborn babies in white, pink and beige colour. The upper part includes a hood with a drawstring. The front of the bag is decorated with an image of a deer`s head and an embroidered inscription "Rudolfina".

Country of origin: Hungary

Danger

Suffocation and strangulation
The product poses a serious risk of strangulation because of the presence of drawstrings and toggles in the neck area.
The product also poses a serious risk of suffocation when the drawstrings are closed.

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