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Zooper Pushchairs "Everyday" and "Elite"

01/10/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Zooper

Type/number of model:

"Tango", SL808G, date code 022009-060510;

"Waltz", SL800J, date code 022009-060510;

"Flamenco" SL350B, date code 071509

Description: Children's pushchairs with armrest/food tray.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Strangulation
The product poses a risk of strangulation because the opening between the armrest/food tray and the lower part of the seat may allow the child to slide down if it has not been fastened with the belt, which may cause the child to become entrapped in the neck area.

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

PILSAN Children’s chair

01/10/2011 by
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Description

Brand: PILSAN

Type/number of model: Code 06-149, model 2007/05660, barcode: 8 693461 061493

Description: Folding, portable chair for children. The product is sold in polyethylene packaging with a cardboard label containing information in a foreign language.

Country of origin: Turkey

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the chair does not have a braking or blocking device and the distance between the moving parts, which have a scissors-like movement, is too small.

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

Setino Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Setino

Type/number of model: 952-330; 5991329623306

Description: Girl's swimsuit; size: 110 cm; tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords each side, each 40-45 cm long. At waist level there are two elasticated cords each side for tightening the swimsuit, each 21-27 cm long. The cords have knotted ends. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding the "Barbie" trademark, textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Strangulation and Injuries
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free - and knotted - ends in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as the cords in the waist area are too long. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Actions Taken

Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor. Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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

Setino Swimsuit Barbie (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

10/09/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Setino

Type/number of model: Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 951-860; 5991329518602

Description: Girl's swimsuit; size 4/104 (0- to 7-year-olds). The swimsuit is tied at the back of the neck by means of two elasticated cords, each 35 cm long. The swimsuit also ties at the back by means of elasticated cords, each 34-35 cm long. The swimsuit has the word 'BARBIE' on it. The sewn-in label has copyright information regarding "Barbie", textile composition information and details of the distributor in Hungary.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Strangulation and Injuries
The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords with free ends and a decorative bow that is too long in the neck area. The product poses a risk of injuries as due to the presence of cords at the back. The cords could become entangled in fixed objects when the child is moving.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Actions Taken

Voluntary stop of sales by the distributor. Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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