Inflatable armbands

Drowning Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Inflatable armbands
Alert NumberA12/0991/16
BrandTama Original
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published12 August 2016

Risk Description

null The product has only one inflatable chamber, which may expose a child to the risk of drowning. Moreover, the information on the product use, the warnings and the markings are insufficient to ensure that the product is used correctly and safely.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 16/05/2016

Product Description

Swimming armbands, pink colour, with 2 dolphins and the inscription "TAMA Original". Single inflatable chamber. The products are packed in transparent plastic packaging.

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