OPSS High Childcare articles childrens equipment
Product Safety Report: SwimBoBo Soft Baby Swimming Float sold via TikTok and Amazon (2512-0115)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of drowning as it does not meet the colour requirements of BS 13138-3.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSwimBoBo
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
SwimBoBo Soft Baby Swimming Float sold via TikTok and Amazon
- Brand
- SwimBoBo
- Name / model
- BO1027
- Category
- Childcare articles childrens equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: SwimBoBo Soft Baby Swimming Float sold via TikTok and Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of drowning as it does not meet the colour requirements of BS 13138-3.
- Corrective action: TikTok have contacted consumers to warn them of the risks. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
- Product information
- Type
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Swimming Float
- Brand
- SwimBoBo
- Model
- BO1027
- Size
- Small (3-10 months)
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Baby inflatable swim float with harness.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a high risk of drowning as it does not meet the colour requirements of BS 13138-3. The predominant colour of the product is light blue, which means it would be difficult to see the child if they were underwater. Additionally, the product has the design and appearance of an aquatic toy which is not permitted as it increases the likelihood of the product being used incorrectly.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations (2005).
- Corrective action
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).
- TikTok have contacted consumers who have purchased the product to warn them of the risks.
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2512-0115
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- TikTok have contacted consumers to warn them of the risks. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
- Product information
- Type
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Swimming Float
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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