Inflatable Baby Float
Drowning Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01757/23 |
| Brand | Blue Wave |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 4 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The product is sold as a toy a can be confused as a learning device that should be used under direct adult supervision. When used unattended, a child may capsize with their head underwater and their legs stuck in the opening, and it can drown. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13138.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/06/2023
Product Description
Inflatable swim seat in the shapes of a police car and a fire truck. The car has child attractive features like eyes and mouth.