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🧸 Product FR April 7, 2017

AMAL II / BABIES'R'US — Parc Pliant HUGO (Folding playpen Hugo)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
AMAL II / BABIES'R'US — Parc Pliant HUGO (Folding playpen Hugo)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The gaps between the bars of the playpen are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could lead to respiratory difficulties or strangulation. More
Origin
Poland
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20 days in total
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What is this? A folding playpen called Hugo made for babies. The bars have big gaps.

What's happening? The spaces between the bars are too wide. A baby could get stuck and hurt.

Does this affect me? If you have this playpen in France, your baby could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The gaps between the bars of the playpen are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could lead to respiratory difficulties or strangulation. More · Origin: Poland

First published
April 7, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/254491

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What is this product recall alert about?
AMAL II / BABIES'R'US — Parc Pliant HUGO (Folding playpen Hugo). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The gaps between the bars of the playpen are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, whic...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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