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Drowning Protective equipment Serious risk

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.

Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/1121/15
BrandUnknown
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeDrowning
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberXL-0011; XL-0012; XL-0059
Published18 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.

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