Buoyant swimming jacket – for ages 2-4
Buoyant swimming jacket – for ages 2-4 was recalled on 17 August 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0824/07. Drowning risk reported by France. This product poses a drowning risk because it does not comply with the relevant Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138-1 with regard to buoyancy and product information.
| Alert Number | 0824/07 |
| Brand | BESTWAY. |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | Ref. 32055, gen code: 8 21808 32055. |
| Published | 17 August 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a drowning risk because it does not comply with the relevant Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138-1 with regard to buoyancy and product information.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Orange swimming jacket. Cardboard packaging. 27x20x8 cm.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Buoyant swimming jacket – for ages 2-4.
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.