TINTO Autoclose

Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: TINTO Autoclose
Alert NumberA12/1614/16
BrandChildwood
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeEntrapment, Injuries, Strangulation
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginBelgium
Model NumberDoor Gate Metal - PRESSURE GATE; Ref. VHT
Published9 December 2016

Risk Description

null The gaps between the bars of the safety gate are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could lead to respiratory difficulties or strangulation. The fixing mechanism of the gate is inadequate and fails to hold it in position: if a child tries to shake it, or if it leans or falls against it, the gate may get loose and the child may fall down stairs. In addition, it has protruding corners where the garments of a child could get caught, causing strangulation, and there is an opening between the door and the horizontal member below it where a child's finger could be pinched.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1930.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/10/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Pressure-mounted dark grey metal safety gate with an automatic closing system and a door opening in both directions. Adjustable width from 73 cm to 80,5 cm. Sold in a cardboard box.

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