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Inflatable swim seat “BABY BOAT” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03752/25
Summary
The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Inflatable swim seat
- Name / model
- BABY BOAT · MQ024
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable swim seat, in the shape of a unicorn. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F52WF9XX).
What is the risk?
- The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/10/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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