EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Inflatable armbands Tama Original — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0991/16
Summary
null 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.
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Product
Inflatable armbands — Tama Original
- Brand
- Tama Original
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Swimming armbands, pink colour, with 2 dolphins and the inscription "TAMA Original". Single inflatable chamber. The products are packed in transparent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- null 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
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/05/2016
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