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Eitech GmbH / Elfi Toys / Schommel swing - animal swing - giraffe or dragon — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 19, 2010

Hazard

The swing poses a risk of injuries to the heads of children because the impact force from the swing is too high (measured acceleration was 220 g whereas the requirement in EN 71-8 is that it should be less than 50 g). The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales by the importer — Other

Product description

Wooden swing for small children. Made of wood with a head looking like an animal: giraffe or dragon. The head is supplied with hand grips. The swing has a strap to secure the child to the seat. The weight of the toy is approximately 2.2 kg.

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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