Battery Car Chair
Battery Car Chair was recalled on 3 April 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0445/15. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Sweden. The harness is designed with a loop which may cause strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/0445/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BNY-G-1 |
| Published | 3 April 2015 |
Risk Description
The harness is designed with a loop which may cause strangulation. Furthermore, an opening between the armrest and the seat may cause the child's hands, foot or head to become trapped. Finally the chair is not sufficiently stable and can easily tip over backwards causing injuries.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 01/12/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 01/12/2014
Product Description
Chair for small children with harness, available in different colours such as pink, yellow, blue and red. The seat has colourful prints.
🔒 ⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to Battery Car Chair.
About this risk
Entrapment: This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped. 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. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Entrapment: Stop using the product. If someone is trapped, do not force the body part free — call emergency services if needed. Contact the retailer for a return. 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. Strangulation: Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.