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Swim Float with Canopy sold via Amazon — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesSold on AmazonNov 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Swim Float with Canopy sold via Amazon — injuries risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as if a baby is placed in the swim float with the canopy attached a gust of wind could catch under the canopy and lift the swim float off the water. This can cause the baby to be dropped at height back to the ground, causing injuries. This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A blue float to aid children when swimming, with a canopy cover

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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