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Swim vest Abuytwo “Schwimmweste Kinder mit Umhang und Verstellbaren Schultergurten” — risk: drowning, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02365/24
Summary
The cape can become entangled during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Swim vest — Abuytwo
- Brand
- Abuytwo
- Name / model
- Schwimmweste Kinder mit Umhang und Verstellbaren Schultergurten · AB4301
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Children's swim vest with cape and adjustable shoulder straps. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BZ4GMSR6).
What is the risk?
- The cape can become entangled during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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: 06/08/2024
- 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: 06/08/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2024
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