Bathing costume
Drowning Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1957/14 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Orange „Swim Vest – Step A”, yellow „Swim Vest – step B”, blue „Bonch Vest – step С”. |
| Published | 12 December 2014 |
Risk Description
null The valve of the vest is not a non-return valve.This means that air can leak, causing the vest to deflate with a risk of drowning for the user.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138.
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: 16/10/2014
Product Description
Buoyancy aids (vests) fastened at the front by means of two plastic snap buttons. The size of the vest can be adjusted by means of 2 plastic buckles. It has three inflatable chambers. On the front of the vest there are inscriptions „Bonch Vest Step С, Step A, Step B, Pool School”. The products are s