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ZOPA Little Hiker framed back carrier — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesSep 13, 2019
Photo from the official notice: ZOPA Little Hiker framed back carrier — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: ZOPA Little Hiker framed back carrier — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: ZOPA Little Hiker framed back carrier — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: ZOPA Little Hiker framed back carrier — choking & injuries risk

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

Hazard

A small part (tab of the bag zipper) can be easily detached from the product and the folding mechanism of the stand can easily be operated by a child. Moreover, the tubes of the frame can break, the shoulder straps may slip and the fastener of the child's restraint system can break. The child can put the small part in the mouth and choke or fall from the carrier, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13209-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (11/07/2019)

Product description

Framed back carrier for children from 10 months to 18 kg. Packed in a cardboard box. The product was (also) sold online.

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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