Diving snorkel
Diving snorkel was recalled on 9 October 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1316/09. Drowning risk reported by Poland. The product poses a risk of drowning due to the leakiness of the diving snorkel.
| Alert Number | 1316/09 |
| Brand | TRIBORD |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | SNK 500 blue, codes 1105364 and 1105830, SNK 500 grey, code 1105371, and sets consisting among others of the pipe: - CARAIBI 500 blue, codes 1111751, 1111753, 1111754, 1111755, 1111756, 1111757;- R’GO LADY NAUSICA blue, codes 1105277, 1105278, 1105279 and 1105281; - MT 500 LADY pink, code1105365; - MT MAN blue, codes 1105368 and 1105369;- MT MAN red, codes 1105827 and 1105828. |
| Published | 9 October 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning due to the leakiness of the diving snorkel.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Diving snorkels in different colours with the transparent rivet.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Diving snorkel.
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.