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Drowning Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/1312/13
BrandCarrefour Home
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberOD14932
Published27 September 2013

Risk Description

null The plastic seam on the armbands may open, affecting the inflatable parts. There is a risk of drowning if a child is in the water when the seam opens and the armband deflates. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/08/2013

Product Description

Yellow and orange swimming armbands with cartoon-style drawings of boats and beaches.

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