Air Balloons 8 / Balloon ride

Injuries Other - Air Balloons 8 / Balloon ride Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/00879/22
BrandSBF Visa Group
CategoryOther - Air Balloons 8 / Balloon ride
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginItaly
Published24 June 2022

Risk Description

The gondola can detach from the main structure resulting in a fall of up to 6 meter. This can result in serious injuries (broken bones, internal injuries) and death. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13814.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Fair ground ride where gondola takes people/children up into the air and revolves around a centre collumn (for views of the surroundings).

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