Zwemband rond de hals ('Neck swimming ring')
Drowning Protective equipment Other risk levels
| Alert Number | A11/0126/16 |
| Brand | Baby Swimmer |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Drowning |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 December 2016 |
Risk Description
When the stoppers of the valves are not correctly closed, the swim ring loses too much air (up to 55%) and buoyancy is not guaranteed leading to a risk of drowning. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/10/2016
Product Description
Inflatable neck ring to help babies float. The product is sold in a plastic bag.