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Unknown was recalled on 20 September 2013 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1268/13. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of drowning because the inflatable safety vest has three individual circles to be inflated with three valves; two of the valves are not reciprocating and allow free air leakage while the requirement states that the valves and stoppers shall be reciprocating and allow controlled reduction of pressure.
| Alert Number | A12/1268/13 |
| Brand | Pool School |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | XL-0092 |
| Published | 20 September 2013 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning because the inflatable safety vest has three individual circles to be inflated with three valves; two of the valves are not reciprocating and allow free air leakage while the requirement states that the valves and stoppers shall be reciprocating and allow controlled reduction of pressure. Furthermore, the product does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 30/08/2013
Product Description
Children's inflatable, safety vest in yellow colour, size: 58 x 48cm, intended for children weighing up to 25 kg. On the front there are inscriptions in a foreign language: STEP А, B, C, POOL SCHOOL ™, STEP B, SWIM VEST; at the back there are warnings in English. There are also three valves with th
🌊 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.