Baby Boat
Baby Boat was recalled on 13 June 2014 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0868/14. Drowning risk reported by Spain. Due to its design, the product may be used as a toy in the water.
| Alert Number | A12/0868/14 |
| Brand | SAN LI TOYS |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 13 June 2014 |
Risk Description
Due to its design, the product may be used as a toy in the water. As a consequence, children may capsize in the seat and their head may go under water thus causing a risk of drowning. Swim seats must not give the impression that they are toys and must not have child attractive appearance. In addition, the information on the product use and the warnings are insufficient.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138-3.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/01/2014
Product Description
Green swim seat in the form of a turtle with a turtle-shaped head. Both sides of the head have handles for the child to hold on to. The packaging is a cardboard box with a photograph of the swim ring.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Baby Boat .
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.