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Drowning Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Inflatable armbands "Arm bands" <font color="#ff00 was recalled on 14 October 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1081/11. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use in Bulgarian.

Photo of recalled product: Inflatable armbands "Arm bands" <font color="#ff00
Alert Number1081/11
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBarcode HS 107 6987962571073
Published14 October 2011

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use in Bulgarian.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138-3.

Product Description

Inflatable pink armbands with various pictures. There is an attached label with information in Bulgarian: an inflatable toy, material – resistant vinyl/PVC, a warning – The product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. The armbands are packed in transparent packaging with a coloured

🌊 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Inflatable armbands "Arm bands" <font color="#ff00.

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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