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Childcare articles and children's equipment — injuries & suffocation risk (0648/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSuffocationOct 13, 2006

Hazard

his product poses a risk of suffocation and a child's fingers, extremities and head becoming trapped due to the dimensions of the accessible openings. In particular, the product contains the following non-compliances with the relevant standard EN 12221:- in access zone I (space within the baby's reach) there are openings accessible with a depth of more than 10 mm, into which a gauge of 5 mm diameter will fit contrary to 12 mm. This means that a child could insert a finger into these openings and get it trapped;- in access zone I there are openings accessible into which a cone of 65 mm diameter will fit, which means that there is a risk of the child's head, neck and torso becoming trapped; - in access zone II (space beyond the baby's reach) the test head fits through completely, but test head 2 does not fit through completely;- the labelling is defective.As the product is intended for very small children (babies), it poses a serious risk.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Changing unit with bath “BREVI”.Type/model: COD 577 FLIPPER.Description: Changing unit with bath and a basket for objects underneath. The label is marked: ART. 577. Modelo FLIPPER, color 028. Conforme AUX EXIGENCES DE SECURITÉ, 1. plegado ocupa el mínimo espacio. 2. puede ser superpuesto al bidé, along with manufacturer's details.

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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