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AVENT dummies made of latex rubber — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMar 30, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of choking because the teat can detach from the base of the dummy in cases where the rubber had undergone accelerated deterioration as a result of exposure to sources of heat or ultraviolet light.A small number of customer complaints has been registered and one incident has been reported where the baby was admitted to hospital but is now well.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of production and withdrawal from the market by the producer — Other

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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