Sterntaler soother holder — choking & suffocation risk
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Hazard
The soother holder does not have the required ventilation holes, leading to suffocation. The clasp of the soother holder is protruding. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN71-1.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer
Product description
Soother holder with a play element made of fabric, with an animal shape
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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