Hammar harness life jacket
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.
| Alert Number | SR/01852/25 |
| Brand | BALTIC |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Barcode | 3660851129328 3660851129366 7392715747626 |
| Model Number | BREEZE, WINNER |
| Published | 16 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.