Roba Sit Up III
Roba Sit Up III was recalled on 14 January 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00080/22. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Sweden. The product has only a crotch restraint on the belt, not between the seat and the bar.
| Alert Number | A12/00080/22 |
| Brand | Roba |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 4005317244013 (Natural colour)4005317244976 (White)4005317250021 (Black)4005317251448 (Dark brown)4005317298450 (Grey) |
| Model Number | 10018118, 10018119 , 10018121, 275062TP, 7562, 7562W |
| Published | 14 January 2022 |
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with the European standard EN 14988.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/12/2021
Product Description
Children´s high chair with a removable bar and adjustable seat height. Product also sold online. Chairs concerned by this notification are batches prior to batch 01/2022. Chairs placed on the market with batch number 01/2022 are equipped with an additional crotch restraint.
🔒 ⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to Roba Sit Up III.
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.