Safety Gate Minerva
Safety Gate Minerva was recalled on 3 November 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A11/0136/17. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by The Netherlands. Due to the presence of support points for the foothold, a child can climb the safety gate and fall down the staircase.
| Alert Number | A11/0136/17 |
| Brand | First Baby Safety |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 2-201600230; art. w182 |
| Published | 3 November 2017 |
Risk Description
Due to the presence of support points for the foothold, a child can climb the safety gate and fall down the staircase. There are also protruding parts where children's clothing might get trapped, leading to strangulation.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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/05/2017
Product Description
Wooden safety gate packed in a cardboard box.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Safety Gate Minerva.
About this risk
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
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?
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.