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Baby floating seat

Drowning Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk

Baby floating seat was recalled on 17 August 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0816/07. Drowning risk reported by Germany. The product poses a serious risk of drowning because: - it does not have two separate air chambers,- relevant instructions for use are missing,- its design and appearance give the impression that it is a water toy, - it has colourful decorative patterns.

Photo of recalled product: Baby floating seat
Alert Number0816/07
BrandBestway.
CategoryChildcare articles and children's equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBaby Racer Car Seat; EAN 8218083401320.
Published17 August 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of drowning because: - it does not have two separate air chambers,- relevant instructions for use are missing,- its design and appearance give the impression that it is a water toy, - it has colourful decorative patterns.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138 -3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Floating seat in the form of a racing car.

🌊 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Baby floating seat.

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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