Rubber boat - Aqua-Storm
Rubber boat - Aqua-Storm was recalled on 8 July 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A11/00081/22. Drowning, Hypothermia risk reported by Latvia. There are no instructions for re-boarding in the manual.
| Alert Number | A11/00081/22 |
| Brand | Aqua-Storm |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Drowning, Hypothermia |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | Ukraine |
| Model Number | STM-330 |
| Published | 8 July 2022 |
Risk Description
There are no instructions for re-boarding in the manual. Furthermore, the manual is missing other required information and warnings. A user who falls overboard will find it difficult to re-board since the user does not easily recognize the means of re-boarding. A user could suffer hypothermia and/or drown. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risksDate of entry into force: 18/05/2022
Product Description
Inflatable rubber boat
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning, hypothermia hazard related to Rubber boat - Aqua-Storm.
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.