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Gepetto swing - chicken swing — 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 288 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

Swing for children up to 35 month. Made of organic, FSC certified birch (wood) with a yellow head and body looking like a chicken (or duck). The weight of the toy is approximately 2.4 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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