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Various (altered official brands) soothers "bling dummies/soothers" — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingOct 28, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Various (altered official brands) soothers "bling dummies/soothers" — choking risk

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Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking due to gems detaching and a risk of several gems breaking off together and forming a clump, which could block the airways. Some dummies may have gems partly obscuring the air holes in the soother. In addition, the soothers cannot be boiled to ensure cleanliness.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1400.

Product description

Dummies from various trademarked soother manufacturers and some unmarked dummies. The products have been altered by the addition of gems being stuck onto the dummies by numerous different non trade persons. No packaging provided.

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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