Wooden swing
Wooden swing was recalled on 9 February 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00226/24. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by Poland. The product has accessible openings and holes, in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.
| Alert Number | A12/00226/24 |
| Brand | Smiki |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 96-2/7394983 |
| Published | 9 February 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has accessible openings and 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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 22/12/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/12/2023
Product Description
Wooden swing.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Wooden swing.
About this risk
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
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?
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.