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🧸 Product PT ES December 4, 2015

MS — Travel cot

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MS — Travel cot
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Entrapment, Suffocation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment

Hazard: A child could introduce its head in the outside pocket of the cot and get trapped, leading to suffocation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3934 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? A travel cot sold in Portugal and Spain may have outside pockets that are too big. A small child could put their head in the pocket and get stuck.

What's happening? The cot does not meet the safety rule EN 716. This makes it unsafe for babies and toddlers.

Does this affect me? If you have this travel cot at home or use one in Portugal or Spain, your child could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the cot right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe cot.

🤖 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, Suffocation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: A child could introduce its head in the outside pocket of the cot and get trapped, leading to suffocation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 716. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 4, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/184840

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What is this product recall alert about?
MS — Travel cot. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Entrapment, Suffocation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: A child could introduce its head in the outside pocket of the cot and get trapped, leading to suffocation. The product does not comply with the relevant E...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 4, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal and Spain.
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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