Latex soothers marketed under the SARO brand, model 4559, in both cherry-shaped and anatomical-shaped varieties have been recalled due to safety hazards. The teats can break easily and produce small pieces of latex that pose a choking and asphyxiation risk to babies. Additionally, the products lack required labeling indicating whether they contain natural rubber latex or synthetic latex, which is important because natural rubber latex causes allergic reactions in people sensitive to latex. The affected soothers were sold in blister packs containing two units, labeled for use from six months of age.
These products do not meet European safety standards and have been ordered withdrawn from the market by authorities in Spain, where the recall was initiated. According to this recall record, the source does not specify what action affected consumers should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The teat broke easily during the traction test, producing small pieces of latex that could asphyxiate a baby. Given that both natural rubber latex and synthetic latex are available, and that natural rubber produces the majority of allergic reactions in persons sensitive to rubber (or latex), an absence of this indication could result in sensitive persons suffering allergic reactions.These products do not comply with the relevant European Standard.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Latex soothers "cherry shape and anatomical shape" (SARO).Type/number of model: Model 4559.Description: These are two types of soothers, one type with the teat in the shape of a cherry and the other type with an anatomically shaped teat. Sold in a blister containing two units (two soothers with cherry shape or two with anatomical teat). One side of the packaging states: from the age of 6 months. Notifying country: Spain
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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