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Babyline Cradle "Cuna-Moises"

30/07/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Babyline

Type/number of model: Unknown

Description: Cradle made of wood and fabric.

Country of origin: Turkey

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risks of injuries because:
- at least two of the four wheels are not fitted with blocks;
- the ends and inner sides are less than 275mm in height;
- it is not sufficiently stable, overturning when submitted to a force of less than 30N.
All these shortcomings can cause the baby to fall to the floor and suffer injury.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1130.

Actions Taken

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

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

Phil&Teds Travel chair "MeToo"

30/07/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Phil&Teds

Type/number of model: MeToo

Description: Travel chair which can be attached to the table. It is attached by means of two screw-on clamps.

Country of origin: China

Danger

Injuries
The clamps to attach the chair can come loose from the table top. The chairs therefore pose a serious risk of falling or amputation for children sitting in them.

Actions Taken

Voluntary withdrawal from the market.

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

Bebetto (THIS PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT) Children’s toilet seats

23/07/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Bebetto (THIS PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)

Type/number of model:

Item 822.01, barcode: 8 697558031093 Item 830.01, barcode: 8 697558112112

Description: Children's toilet seats.

Country of origin: Turkey

Danger

Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 26% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
According to the REACH Regulation phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Actions Taken

Sales ban ordered by the authorities.

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

Probike Bicycle for young children "Daisy – Mali"

16/07/2011 by
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Description

Brand: Probike

Type/number of model: MA10001343

Description: Pink and white young children's bicycle with a pair of support wheels. Height of adjustable saddle: 435-635 mm.

Country of origin: Unknown

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries as the bike is not equipped with a front-wheel braking system. It has only a back pedal brake, which increases the braking time. In addition the chain guard does not completely cover the outer edge of the chain meaning that clothing may get caught.

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