Soother holders
| Alert Number | 0658/08 |
| Brand | CARREFOUR |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Barcode | 2868500500011, Jackel Ref.: 47708606, Carrefour Ref.: 6818680000 |
| Model Number | TEX-BEBE, |
| Published | 20 June 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of :- suffocation because in the intermediate position the clip presents two ventilation holes with a total surface area of less than 40 mm2. Given that the ventilation holes are smaller in area than required in the standard there is a risk of asphyxia,- injuries because the clip for attachment to clothes has accessible openings wider than 5.5 mm, less than 12 mm wide and deeper than 10 mm. Given the dimensions of the accessible openings of the clip, there is a risk of fingers becoming trapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12586.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Soother holders in various colours, with a round clip for attaching to clothes. The packaging is a blister containing two soother holders. It has a card label giving details of the distributor and listing the materials. It also includes an instruction leaflet.