ELPRESSO WHITE
ELPRESSO WHITE was recalled on 9 December 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1617/16. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Luxembourg. The gaps between the bars of the safety gate and between the safety gate and the door frame/wall are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could lead to respiratory difficulties or strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/1617/16 |
| Brand | Childwood |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Model Number | Door Gate PRESSURE GATE; Ref. VHOV7W |
| Published | 9 December 2016 |
Risk Description
The gaps between the bars of the safety gate and between the safety gate and the door frame/wall are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could lead to respiratory difficulties or strangulation. The fixing mechanism of the gate breaks easily: if a child falls or bounces against it, the gate may get loose and the child may fall down stairs. In addition, there are gaps and an opening between the door and the horizontal member below it where a child's finger could be pinched.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/10/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pressure-mounted safety gate made of metal sith white coating, supplied in a cardboard box. The gate has a safety lock which can be operated one handed. The width of the barrier can be adjusted from 77,5 cm to 85 cm and the width of the door is 60 cm.
🔒 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to ELPRESSO WHITE.
About this risk
This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries.