Children's high chair
Children's high chair was recalled on 20 December 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/03750/24. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Germany. The product has only a crotch restraint on the belt, not between the seat and the bar.
| Alert Number | SR/03750/24 |
| Brand | froggy |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BHCL01 |
| Published | 20 December 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has only a crotch restraint on the belt, not between the seat and the bar. Consequently, if the belt is not used, the child might slip through the opening between the bar and the seat and fall, resulting in injuries, or become trapped with the chest, head or neck between the tray and the seat, resulting in strangulation or entrapment. In addition, the high chair is not sufficiently stable and may tip over while the child is seated. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14988.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/11/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 27/11/2024
Product Description
Foldable, plastic high chair with safety harness, tray with cup holder and a footrest. Measurements: 70 x 58 x 100 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BTTJFV69).
🔒 ⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's high 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.