Lifejacket
Lifejacket was recalled on 8 September 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A11/00098/23. Drowning risk reported by Finland. The life jacket does not have enough buoyancy and the mouth freeboard is not sufficient.
| Alert Number | A11/00098/23 |
| Brand | Talamex |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Model Number | No 2. Lifejacket |
| Published | 8 September 2023 |
Risk Description
The life jacket does not have enough buoyancy and the mouth freeboard is not sufficient. This life jacket may not keep the user sufficiently above the water and the user can drown. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12402-4.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/05/2023
Product Description
Orange lifejacket with date of manufacture 4/2020.
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Lifejacket.
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.