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Armbands

Drowning Protective equipment Serious risk

Armbands was recalled on 23 December 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1453/11. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warning and instructions for use in Bulgarian.

Photo of recalled product: Armbands
Alert Number1453/11
BrandDeluxe Swim Easy
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBarcode 2360000064807
Published23 December 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warning and instructions for use in Bulgarian.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.

Product Description

Children’s armbands, transparent, uncoloured. On each armband there is an inscription "Deluxe Swim Easy”, a picture and some warnings in English. They are packed in a transparent polyethylene bag on which there are stickers containing information in Bulgarian.

🌊 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Armbands.

About this risk

This product does not provide adequate stability or safety features for use in or around water, creating a drowning risk.

Recommended action

Do not use this product in or near water. Never leave children unattended near water, even with flotation devices. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children are at extreme risk. Drowning can occur in as little as 2 cm of water.

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