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🧸 Product LU BE December 9, 2016

CHILDWOOD — ELPRESSO WHITE

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CHILDWOOD — ELPRESSO WHITE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The gaps between the bars of the safety gate and between the safety gate and the door frame/wall are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could
Origin
Belgium
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3563 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety gate called “ELPRESSO WHITE” for doors and hallways.

What's happening? The spaces between the bars and at the sides are too big. A small child could push a leg or body through and get their head stuck.

Does this affect me? If you have this gate in Belgium or Luxembourg and use it at home, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the gate right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for help choosing a safer one.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The gaps between the bars of the safety gate and between the safety gate and the door frame/wall are too large: A crawling child could try to pass his legs or torso between the bars, leaving the head blocked, which could · Origin: Belgium

First published
December 9, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/237798

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What is this product recall alert about?
CHILDWOOD — ELPRESSO WHITE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The gaps between the bars of the safety gate and between the safety gate and the door frame/wall are too large: A crawling child could try to pas...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 9, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Luxembourg and Belgium.
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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