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Taeku Wooden Swing sold via Amazon — injuries risk

UK OPSSHigh riskInjuriesSold on AmazonSep 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Taeku Wooden Swing sold via Amazon — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Taeku Wooden Swing sold via Amazon — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Taeku Wooden Swing sold via Amazon — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as it does not meet the required dimensions and has sharp corners posing a potential impact risk. If a child were to walk in front of the swing they could get hit by the sharp wooden corners and receive serious injuries. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A wooden swing with black ropes and silver carabiner hooks for installation – 22in x 10in seat, 48-84in rope length. Supplied in black cardboard packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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