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VIDAL air mattress — drowning risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDrowningDec 21, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of drowning due to its low puncture resistance, as the product bursts in under five seconds at a force of less than 5N. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Air mattress measuring approximately 183 cm x 76 cm. The packaging consists of a cardboard box bearing a photo of the air mattresses, the brand name Vidal and the wording “Inflatable air bed. With safety valve. Heavy gauge PVC. Neon colour”. There is also a drawing of two children’s heads and the caption “Let’s go to swim!”.

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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