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SBF Visa Group Air Balloons 8 / Balloon ride fairground ride — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 24, 2022

Hazard

The gondola can detach from the main structure resulting in a fall of up to 6 meter. This can result in serious injuries (broken bones, internal injuries) and death. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 13814.

Measures taken

  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Other

Product description

Fair ground ride where gondola takes people/children up into the air and revolves around a centre collumn (for views of the surroundings).

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.