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Hammar harness life jacket

Drowning Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Hammar harness life jacket was recalled on 16 May 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/01852/25. Drowning risk reported by France. The inflation system does not work sufficiently.

Photo of recalled product: Hammar harness life jacket
Alert NumberSR/01852/25
BrandBALTIC
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginSweden
Barcode 3660851129328 3660851129366 7392715747626
Model NumberBREEZE, WINNER
Published16 May 2025

Risk Description

The inflation system does not work sufficiently. In automatic inflation mode, immersion of the trigger device in salt water at a temperature of -1 °C might not trigger inflation. In manual inflation mode, no inflation was observed. This could lead to the user drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal Protection Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard 12402-3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 04/04/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Automatic inflatable life jacket with HAMMAR hydrostatic trigger. All batches are affected.

🌊 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Hammar harness life jacket.

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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