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🧸 Product DE October 11, 2024

Unverblümtes — Schnullerkette mit Namen "Stern"

Soother holder consisting of wooden and fabric parts in an elastic band. It can be individualised with a name. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Unverblümtes — Schnullerkette mit Namen "Stern"
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The soother holder is too long, which may lead to strangulation of a child.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 701 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A pacifier chain called “Stern” made by Unverblümtes is too long. A long chain can wrap around a baby’s neck.

What's happening? The chain is long enough to cause strangulation. This is a serious safety risk for babies.

Does this affect me? If you have this pacifier chain in Germany, your baby could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for a safer choice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The soother holder is too long, which may lead to strangulation of a child. · Origin: Germany

First published
October 11, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014292

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unverblümtes — Schnullerkette mit Namen "Stern". Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The soother holder is too long, which may lead to strangulation of a child. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 11, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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