Swim seat
Drowning Childcare articles and children's equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1233/09 |
| Brand | Baby Ozean |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Swim seat with yellow steering wheel, EAN 80128740310682. Baby Ozean, Article No 3165, EAN 8012874031655 |
| Published | 11 September 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning because children may capsize in the seat and their head may go under water. Since their legs may get stuck in the openings, it is not possible for children to right themselves on their own.The product also does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138 according to which swim seats must not give the impression that they are toys, and must not have a colourful and decorative appearance.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Children's inflatable swim seats with yellow steering wheel, in bright colours, resembling toys.