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Choking, Injuries Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

Baby's playpen was recalled on 15 February 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0188/08. Choking, Injuries risk reported by Spain. The product poses a risk of:- choking because pieces of foam torn off during the test, thus generating small parts and they fit entirely in the small parts cylinder, - injuries because fingers may be trapped due to the size of the openings in the bars, within accessible area 1, there are openings greater than 5 mm and less than 12 mm in two of the playpen's four bars.

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Alert Number0188/08
BrandRossidbb
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberBaby box rettangolare (rectangular). art.021.
Published15 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of:- choking because pieces of foam torn off during the test, thus generating small parts and they fit entirely in the small parts cylinder, - injuries because fingers may be trapped due to the size of the openings in the bars, within accessible area 1, there are openings greater than 5 mm and less than 12 mm in two of the playpen's four bars.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12227-2.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Baby's folding playpen, orange-coloured, packed in a cardboard box containing two playpens.

🛑 ⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking, injuries hazard related to Baby's playpen.

About this risk

Choking: 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. Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Choking: 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. Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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