Choking, Strangulation

Teething necklace

Popolini
Teething necklaceTeething necklace
Case number
A12/0329/14
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Type / Model
Product 1. Art. No 064010-00/00, Product 2. Art. No 064009-00/00
Batch
Batch: Product 1. IR13/07/42C1Batch: Product 2. IR13/11/42CS
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇦🇹 Austria
Country of origin
🇮🇹 Italy
Published
2014-02-28

⚠️ Risk

null Since the middle knot can easily untie, the string becomes too long and may cause strangulation. If both knots untie, the small root becomes available for small children. If put in the mouth and swallowed, it may pose a risk of choking.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/02/2014

Piece of root attached to a string for baby's teething. The string is knotted, with a second knot in the middle of the string. Length of the root: up to 3.8 cm. Length of the string: up to 21 cm (approximately 50 cm in open position).