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Joycat Baby Float sold via Amazon — drowning & falls risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDrowningFallsSold on AmazonJun 2, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Joycat Baby Float sold via Amazon — drowning & falls risk
Photo from the official notice: Joycat Baby Float sold via Amazon — drowning & falls risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is supplied with an attachable canopy. In windy conditions, the canopy could cause the product to lift from the water. The child could fall from the product and be injured by impact or by drowning in the water. Additionally, swim seats should be manufactured in bright colours that contrast with the water surface to be visible at all times. Improvements are also required to markings and warnings. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Blue and yellow sea-themed baby buoyancy float with canopy, supplied in blue and white cardboard packaging.

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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