Floating Inner bladder for "Besea W50 Wing"
Floating Inner bladder for "Besea W50 Wing" was recalled on 18 July 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0760/08. Drowning risk reported by Sweden. The product poses a risk of drowning as due to a manufacturing error the seam holding the two pieces of the inner bladder together inside the "Besea W50" may break.
| Alert Number | 0760/08 |
| Brand | POSEIDON |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | The affected inner bladders are marked with type no 5275-0-0-7, POSEIDON, 5445 and 2007. These inner bladders have been mounted in Besea W50 wings sold during the period: 16 September 2007 – 10 June 2008. |
| Published | 18 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning as due to a manufacturing error the seam holding the two pieces of the inner bladder together inside the "Besea W50" may break. This makes the wing unfit as a floating device.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The defective inner bladder is mounted inside a "Besea W 50 wing", a floating device used for scuba diving.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Floating Inner bladder for "Besea W50 Wing".
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.