Children's wooden cot “SIMONA“
Children's wooden cot “SIMONA“ was recalled on 27 October 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0674/06. Cuts, Injuries risk reported by Czechia. The product poses a risk of cuts, bruises and eye injury for children (intended age group from 5 month to two years) due to protruding wires, sharp edges, insufficient strength of the side slats and inadequate clearances of the side slats.
| Alert Number | 0674/06 |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Cuts, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Barcode | 859 4019433703 |
| Published | 27 October 2006 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of cuts, bruises and eye injury for children (intended age group from 5 month to two years) due to protruding wires, sharp edges, insufficient strength of the side slats and inadequate clearances of the side slats. In particular:- it has dangerous protruding wires on connection of two slats;- endings of the carrying beams of the bed base have burs and sharp edges; - six clearances with width greater than required 65 mm occurred when using the slide gauge during appliance of power of 30 N; - a permanent deformation occurred when the strength of side slats was tested breaking one of the vertical side slats;- there are no lines on the sides indicating the maximum height or thickness of the mattress.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts, injuries hazard related to Children's wooden cot “SIMONA“.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.