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Unknown was recalled on 18 September 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1121/15. Drowning risk reported by Bulgaria. The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use in Bulgarian or other languages.
| Alert Number | A12/1121/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | XL-0011; XL-0012; XL-0059 |
| Published | 18 September 2015 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of drowning because it does not contain the necessary warnings and instructions for use in Bulgarian or other languages. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 14/07/2015
Product Description
Children’s inflatable armbands in various colours and with various pictures, packed in transparent plastic packages.
🌊 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.