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Abanok Head support strap — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-08-09

Hazard: Injuries, Suffocation

Abanok Head support strap poses injury and suffocation risks

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-09
Model identifiers	ASIN B07Z3MSJ4X
Category	Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard	Injuries, Suffocation
Hazard description	Due to the head strap, the movement of the child's head during car rides is restricted. In the event of a car accident, a child may be exposed to severe stress in the neck area, which may lead to possible neck breaks. Furthermore, the strap can slip down and cover the nose and mouth of the child causing suffocation.
Non-compliance	General Product Safety Directive
Remedy	Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/01992/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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