Inflatable liferafts for recreational boats – 'Liferafts Viking RescYou ™ (UKL)' and 'RescYou ™ PRO (UKSL)', sizes 4, 6 and 8 persons in either container or valise
Inflatable liferafts for recreational boats – 'Liferafts Viking RescYou ™ (UKL)' and 'RescYou ™ PRO (UKSL)', sizes 4, 6 and 8 persons in either container or valise was recalled on 8 December 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0810/06. Drowning risk reported by Denmark. The valve, type OTS65, may break and prevent the liferaft from inflating properly, posing a risk of drowning.
| Alert Number | 0810/06 |
| Category | Other - |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Denmark |
| Published | 8 December 2006 |
Risk Description
The valve, type OTS65, may break and prevent the liferaft from inflating properly, posing a risk of drowning.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Category: LiferaftsProduct: Inflatable liferafts for recreational boats – 'Liferafts Viking RescYou ™ (UKL)' and 'RescYou ™ PRO (UKSL)', sizes 4, 6 and 8 persons in either container or valiseBrand: Viking RescYou ™ LiferaftsType/number of model: Viking 4 UKL, 6 UKL, 8 UKL, 4 UKSL, 6 UKSL and 8 UKSL. Each product has its own serial number.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Inflatable liferafts for recreational boats – 'Liferafts Viking RescYou ™ (UKL)' and 'RescYou ™ PRO (UKSL)', sizes 4, 6 and 8 persons in either container or valise.
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.