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Choking Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

was recalled on 25 August 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0550/06. Choking risk reported by Greece. This product poses a risk of choking because garment fastener has a big unventilated area and during the “impact resistance test”, the soother holder was broken, generating ‘small parts’, which can be swallowed by the baby, causing choking.

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Alert Number0550/06
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number K.SK/J-40001
Published25 August 2006

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of choking because garment fastener has a big unventilated area and during the “impact resistance test”, the soother holder was broken, generating ‘small parts’, which can be swallowed by the baby, causing choking. This product does not comply with the European Standard EN 12586.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Soother holder with clip “JUNIOR’S”Description: White coloured soother holder, with the icon of two bears on the clip, sold in blue-yellow package.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to .

About this risk

This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Recommended action

Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.

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