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Kerlis floating device for children — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingFeb 28, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Kerlis floating device for children — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

A piece of the closure system of the strap can be detached, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Buoyant tube used as a floating aid for children between 2 and 6 years of age (15-30 kg) for swimming instruction.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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