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REMOND soother — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationMay 4, 2007

Hazard

During the tests, when the teat was pulled versus the knob along the major axis, the teat detached at less than 50N force (minimum limit 90N). The teat can insert in the baby’s oesophagus, causing suffocation to baby.This product does not comply with the European standard EN 1400 on soothers.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and information to consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Rubber and plastic soother, sold packed in pairs. The plastic part is white coloured, with the picture of a yellow rabbit on it. On the back side of the package the following warning is written (in French, English and German): ‘Before first use place the pacifier in boiling water for 5 minutes. Clean before each use. Inspect carefully before each use. Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness. Never attach free ribbons or cords to a pacifier’.

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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