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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS June 23, 2023

Meltem — Elena 80x180 ombouwbaar bed

Baby cot, convertible into bed for older children

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Meltem — Elena 80x180 ombouwbaar bed
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation
Category
Furniture
Hazard
The space between the slats of the cot is too wide. A child might become entrapped with limbs, torso, head or neck between them, which could lead to entrapment, injuries and strangulation.
Origin
Türkiye

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1178 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.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a child’s bed made by Meltem. The slats on the sides are too far apart.

What's happening? A child could slip between the slats and get stuck. This may cause injuries or strangulation.

Does this affect me? If you have this bed in the Netherlands, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bed right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before buying a new 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Meltem
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Furniture · Hazard: The space between the slats of the cot is too wide. A child might become entrapped with limbs, torso, head or neck between them, which could lead to entrapment, injuries and strangulation. · Origin: Türkiye

First published
June 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009448

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Meltem — Elena 80x180 ombouwbaar bed. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation · Category: Furniture · Hazard: The space between the slats of the cot is too wide. A child might become entrapped with limbs, torso, head or neck between them, which could lead to entrapment, injuries and stran...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ 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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