1) Boots Designer Soothers,2) Boots Clear Soothers.
1) Boots Designer Soothers,2) Boots Clear Soothers. was recalled on 5 May 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0248/06. Choking risk reported by United Kingdom. These products pose a risk of choking because the soothers might come apart due to the manufacturing failure.
| Alert Number | 0248/06 |
| Brand | "Boots" |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1) item code 41-09-643, 2) item code 23-68-102 |
| Published | 5 May 2006 |
Risk Description
These products pose a risk of choking because the soothers might come apart due to the manufacturing failure.A very small number of soothers have been found to come apart posing a choking hazard. Quality Response Report from Jackel China factory states visual checks were carried out on 1750 soothers, which involved test to pull them apart by hand, 2 failed because they had not been welded. A further 500 were tested mechanically with forces in excess of 200N and none failed.Two customer complaints that soothers had fallen apart have been reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Soothers "Boots"
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to 1) Boots Designer Soothers,2) Boots Clear Soothers. .
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.