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Abanok head support strap — injuries & suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSuffocationAug 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Abanok head support strap — injuries & suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: Abanok head support strap — injuries & suffocation risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to the head strap, the movement of the child's head during car rides is restricted. In the event of a car accident, a child may be exposed to severe stress in the neck area, which may lead to possible neck breaks. Furthermore, the strap can slip down and cover the nose and mouth of the child causing suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Manufacturer (28/06/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (28/06/2024)

Product description

Head support strap for securing the child’s head in the child car seat during car rides. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B07Z3MSJ4X).

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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