Inflatable armbands
Inflatable armbands was recalled on 23 December 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 1455/11. 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.
| Alert Number | 1455/11 |
| Brand | Tama Original |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Barcode 2360000108709 |
| Published | 23 December 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 Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.
Product Description
Children’s armbands, transparent in blue and yellow colours. On each armband there is an inscription "Tama Original”, a picture of dolphins and warnings. They are packed in a transparent polyethylene bag on which there are stickers.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Inflatable armbands.
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.