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Unknown was recalled on 28 December 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1956/12. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product does not meet the relevant physical and mechanical safety requirements.
| Alert Number | A12/1956/12 |
| Brand | HUGGIES |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | KC 001 |
| Published | 28 December 2012 |
Risk Description
The product does not meet the relevant physical and mechanical safety requirements. There is a risk of drowning of the user as the stoppers are too long which could lead to inadvertent opening of the valves and when the plugs are open the device does not retain enough buoyancy. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.
Product Description
Inflatable armbands intended for children from 6 months to 6 years of age, with pictures of animals and with two stoppers on each of the armbands.
🌊 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.