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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne

Irish parents warned to stop using brand of child's high chair due to 'suffocation' fears

Irish parents are being urged to stop using a brand of child's high chair due to suffocation and strangulation fears.

A warning has been issued over the Hauck branded Mac Baby Deluxe chair after a safety issue was identified.

The consumer watchdog said there is a risk of injury to a young child if the harness is not used and the youngster slides through the leg opening.

A spokesman said: "A safety issue has been identified, whereby, it is possible that this product may present a serious risk to very young children (0-36 months).

"A potential risk of injury, strangulation and/or suffocation exists.

"If the harness is not used, there is a risk that the child may slide through the leg opening in the high chair. This could result in the child becoming stuck.

"There are several model, colour, and design variations of this high chair."

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said the product is sold online.

The watchdog has urged the public not to use it and to keep it away from children.

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