EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Floating device for children Kerlis — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00286/20
Summary
A piece of the closure system of the strap can be detached, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138.
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Product
Floating device for children — Kerlis
- Brand
- Kerlis
- Name / model
- 11624
- Batch number(s)
- //
- Barcode
- 3760119006245
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Buoyant tube used as a floating aid for children between 2 and 6 years of age (15-30 kg) for swimming instruction.
What is the risk?
- A piece of the closure system of the strap can be detached, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 13138.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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