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Unknown was recalled on 7 September 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1348/12. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of drowning of small children because the armbands' valves cannot block the air flow as a result of which the air freely leaks out of the armband.
| Alert Number | A12/1348/12 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Item No XL-0058, 2.Item No XL-0035 |
| Published | 7 September 2012 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning of small children because the armbands' valves cannot block the air flow as a result of which the air freely leaks out of the armband. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.
Product Description
1. Inflatable children’s armbands intended for children over 3 years of age, with the following pictures: a heart with a kitten ("Hello Kitty") – (THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT), a horse with a horn and a flower with a mushroom, placed inside cellophane packaging, composition: plastic. 2. Inflatabl
🌊 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a drowning hazard related to Unknown.
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.