DREWEX MEBLE DLA DZIECI sp. z o.o.
DREWEX MEBLE DLA DZIECI sp. z o.o. was recalled on 24 February 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00379/23. Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation risk reported by Latvia. The distance between the slats on the side is too large.
| Alert Number | A12/00379/23 |
| Brand | Drewex |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | Mis i Motylek |
| Published | 24 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The distance between the slats on the side is too large. A user may get a limb stuck between two slats and suffocate or become entrapped. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 716-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children's cot in gray and white colours.
🔒 ⚠️ 🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, suffocation hazard related to DREWEX MEBLE DLA DZIECI sp. z o.o..
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. Suffocation: This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
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. Suffocation: Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
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 toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.