Tama Original inflatable armbands — drowning risk (A12/0991/16)
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product has only one inflatable chamber, which may expose a child to the risk of drowning. Moreover, the information on the product use, the warnings and the markings are insufficient to ensure that the product is used correctly and safely.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
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (16/05/2016)
Product description
Swimming armbands, pink colour, with 2 dolphins and the inscription "TAMA Original". Single inflatable chamber. The products are packed in transparent plastic packaging.
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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