Manguitos Decorados

Drowning Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Manguitos Decorados
Alert NumberA12/0105/14
BrandVidal
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginTaiwan
Model Numberref. 0211226
Published24 January 2014

Risk Description

null The valve protrudes too much from the surrounding surface when the two sections of the armbands are inflated. There are no instructions, warnings, advice or recommendations for use, maintenance or ensuring safety, all of which are necessary to ensure that the product is used correctly. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/11/2013

Product Description

Blue armbands decorated with pictures of a blue duck with a yellow beak. Printed on the armband in white letters and in several languages, including Spanish, is the following: "WARNING: Not recommended for children under three years". The product is packaged in a sealed transparent plastic bag.

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