Swing
Swing was recalled on 2 September 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01242/22. Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Poland. The rope of the swing has no pre-fixed hangers.
| Alert Number | A12/01242/22 |
| Brand | Kingsport |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 28881R |
| Published | 2 September 2022 |
Risk Description
The rope of the swing has no pre-fixed hangers. As a result, the swing can be assembled improperly and the knots may easily get loose. A child may fall down and suffer injuries. The product has accessible openings and accessible holes, in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-8.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 27/07/2022
Product Description
Plastic toy swing. The product is sold unassembled.
🔒 ⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a entrapment, injuries, strangulation hazard related to Swing.
About this risk
Entrapment: This product has gaps, openings, or moving parts where fingers, limbs, or a child's head can become trapped. 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
Entrapment: Stop using the product. If someone is trapped, do not force the body part free — call emergency services if needed. Contact the retailer for a return. 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?
Young children are most at risk of entrapment injuries. 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.