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Swing for children - Swing DELUXE 18-36 months

Injuries, Suffocation Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

Swing for children - Swing DELUXE 18-36 months was recalled on 23 November 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1202/07. Injuries, Suffocation risk reported by France. The product poses a serious risk of suffocation because:- the child’s head can easily become trapped in the openings situated on each side of the seat;and of injuries because:- the child’s fingers can easily become trapped in the gaps around the hinges fastening the cords to the swing,- the ends of the screws protruding past the orange bolts on the metal structure are not protected.

Photo of recalled product: Swing for children - Swing DELUXE 18-36 months
Alert Number1202/07
BrandHedstrom
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeInjuries, Suffocation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberSupplier's reference: m08653, Picwic code: 1579397, Gencod: 5017915865308.
Published23 November 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of suffocation because:- the child’s head can easily become trapped in the openings situated on each side of the seat;and of injuries because:- the child’s fingers can easily become trapped in the gaps around the hinges fastening the cords to the swing,- the ends of the screws protruding past the orange bolts on the metal structure are not protected.In addition warnings and instructions for use are incomplete.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Swing with metallic tube structure (steel) with plastic seat, suspended by cords. Dimensions of assembled product (cm): 119x96x146Contained in a cardboard box.

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries, suffocation hazard related to Swing for children - Swing DELUXE 18-36 months.

About this risk

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.

Recommended action

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.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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