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Soother-holder

Strangulation Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

Soother-holder was recalled on 15 April 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0337/11. Strangulation risk reported by Denmark. The product poses a risk of strangulation if it gets entangled around the neck, because the strap is too long (249 mm).

Photo of recalled product: Soother-holder
Alert Number0337/11
BrandFRANCK & FISCHER
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryDenmark
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published15 April 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of strangulation if it gets entangled around the neck, because the strap is too long (249 mm).The product does not comply with the European standard EN 12586.

Product Description

A crocheted soother-holder with a green cotton yarn strap. The garment fastener is a metal clip fastened to a grey elephant head crocheted in cotton yarn and filled with soft material.

🚫 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Soother-holder.

About this risk

This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.

Recommended action

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?

Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.

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