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Soother holder with sound emitting element

Choking, Injuries, Strangulation Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

Soother holder with sound emitting element was recalled on 20 March 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0375/09. Choking, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Spain. The products poses a risk of: - injuries because the chain links have an accessible aperture with a diameter larger than 5.

Photo of recalled product: Soother holder with sound emitting element
Alert Number0375/09
BrandRanieri argenti
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries, Strangulation
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberRef: 5104
Published20 March 2009

Risk Description

The products poses a risk of: - injuries because the chain links have an accessible aperture with a diameter larger than 5.5 mm and smaller than 12 mm which may cause finger entrapment; - strangulation because the length of the chain is greater than 220 mm; - choking because: - the central part of the button on the fastener can become loose, and this may generate a small part, - during the tensile test the components of the element for fastening the soother to the clothes come apart, - the batteries should not be accessible in toys for children younger than 3 years of age. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12586, EN 62115 and EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

This is a soother with a silver-plated holder incorporating a sound emitting element. The packaging is a gift box within which the product is wrapped in paper. The labelling of the box reads: "Ranieri Argenti" and carries reference no. 5104. Inside the box there is a card with the Ranieri Argenti brand and a series of statements in Italian. It also reads "Argento 92.5 %. Made in Italy".

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking, injuries, strangulation hazard related to Soother holder with sound emitting element.

About this risk

This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Recommended action

Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.

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