OPSS Serious Hobby sports equipment
Product Safety Report: Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring sold via Amazon (2608-0177)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of drowning because it has the design and appearance of a toy, and is not brightly-coloured.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBukbas
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeX002AGPG9Z
Product
Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Bukbas
- Barcode
- X002AGPG9Z
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of drowning because it has the design and appearance of a toy, and is not brightly-coloured.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Swimming Training Aids
- Brand
- Bukbas
- Amazon ASIN
- B0F66NV89V
- Barcode
- X002AGPG9Z
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Dinosaur themed swim ring, or swim seat.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of drowning because it has the design and appearance of a toy which is not permitted under EN 13138-3, as it increases the likelihood of incorrect usage. Incorrect usage could lead to the child drowning. Additionally, swim seats should be manufactured in bright colours that contrast with the water surface to ensure visibility. This product does not provide sufficient contrast to the water surface to make it readily visible at all times.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2608-0177
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Swimming Training Aids
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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